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Small Oriental Head

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the profile view of a person's head and upper torso facing to the right. Their facial features include a nose and closed lips, with an upwards tilt. The person is wearing a turban-style headdress with feathers and possibly a floral element. They are dressed in a loose-fitting garment and have an earring dangling from one ear. In the background, there is plain space with handwritten text that reads "Gio Castiglione Genovese" in the upper right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1645/1647
Medium
etching on laid paper (an early impression)
Dimensions
2636 × 3498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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