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Jules Destrée

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up, head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly to the right. His face displays strong, defined features with a prominent mustache, a slight beard, and high cheekbones. His hair appears dark, medium-length, and somewhat tousled. He is wearing a high-collared shirt that appears to be tightly buttoned around the neck. The background is plain and textured, emphasizing the focus on the man's expression and the contrast of light and shadow across his face. There are no visible jewelry or objects he is holding.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching and drypoint with black ink additions on Van Gelder laid paper
Dimensions
3443 × 4447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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