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Young Gentlemen in Conversation

John Jackson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of three men from the waist up. The man on the left is seated, turned slightly to the right. The man in the middle is standing with his arms on the table, looking at the viewer. The third man is also standing, facing the other two with his back slightly turned. Their facial features are detailed with subtle lines, and their hair is neatly styled. They wear jackets with high collars and shirts with ruffled fronts. In the background are faint lines suggesting a plain space, possibly an interior. The sketch captures an intimate moment among the figures.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4349 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
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