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Old Man Carrying a Basket, Facing Right

Vincent van Gogh

National Gallery of Art

This drawing shows the profile of an elderly man's full body as he stands, facing the right and slightly bent forward. His head is turned slightly downward, likely gazing at the basket he holds with both hands. His facial features include a prominent nose and thin lips, and he has a beard. His hair appears to be short and is mostly covered by a large top hat. The man is wearing a dark vest over a light-colored shirt and loose trousers. The background is plain, brown paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1882
Medium
graphite with gray and black wash on brown wove paper, squared lightly in graphite
Dimensions
2531 × 5305 px
Public Domain
Yes
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