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Head of a Boy

German 16th Century after Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image is a close-up of a person's head and upper shoulders. The person's face is shown in a three-quarter view, slightly turned to the side. Their facial features include softly rounded cheeks, a small nose, and a gentle expression. The person has curly hair that frames the face, with the curls intricately detailed. They are wearing a garment with a visible collar or fold near the shoulder. The image is rendered in monochrome with a textured teal background. There is a signature or marking at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of 16th Century
Medium
brush and brown ink with touches of graphite, heightened with white on blue prepared paper
Dimensions
3400 × 4372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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