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Robert de Montesquiou

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man leaning against a large stone urn. He is depicted from the torso up, with his body turned slightly towards the left. The man has distinguishable facial features including a pointed nose and a small mustache, with slicked-back hair. He is wearing a long coat or cloak draped over his shoulders and is holding a cigar in his left hand. The background features dense cross-hatching, depicting dark foliage and the suggestion of statues or pillars.

Artwork Details

Date
1899
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3254 × 4668 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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