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Portrait of a Man

Jean-Baptiste Perronneau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has light, curly hair styled in an 18th century fashion. The man has a composed expression, fair complexion, prominent cheekbones, and a long, straight nose. He wears a dark coat with large buttons, a high-collared white shirt, and a detailed white lace cravat. The background is a muted brown. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1757
Medium
pastel on blue laid paper, mounted on canvas (on strainer/stretcher)
Dimensions
10884 × 13177 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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