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Bearded Head after the Antique

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a man, capturing the upper part of his torso and head. The man is positioned slightly facing the right side, with his head turned to give a three-quarter profile view. He has facial features such as a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a full, curly beard and hair. The hair and beard are depicted with detailed curls and shading. The man is not wearing any visible clothing or jewelry. The background is a plain, neutral tone, allowing the focus to remain on the bust. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme using varying shades of brown and sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Medium
gray wash heightened with white on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4104 px
Public Domain
Yes
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