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Jules Destrée

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a close-up portrait of a man's head and partial neck, capturing a frontal view of his face with a slight turn towards the right side. His facial features are detailed, with a prominent mustache and a textured appearance suggesting facial hair. His hair is dark and somewhat untamed, with strands swept back on his left side and slightly flaring out on his right. The man wears a light-colored, high-collared garment that suggests a shirt or a jacket. The background is plain and neutral, emphasizing the sketched details without any additional scenery or objects encroaching into the visual space.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3454 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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