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The Earth Stopper

James Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is slightly turned to his right with his hands near his torso. His facial features are outlined, displaying an older face with prominent cheekbones, a straight nose, and a serious expression. The man's hair is tousled, and he is wearing a large, brimmed hat, a collared shirt with a buttoned coat, and a strap running across his chest. The background is blank.

Artwork Details

Date
1794 or shortly thereafter
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on brown laid paper
Dimensions
3188 × 4451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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