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Jules Destrée

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man. He is facing slightly to the right with expressive eyes, prominent eyebrows, a rounded nose, and a mustache. His dark, wavy hair is swept to the sides. He is wearing a high-collared garment with a dark band around the neck. The background is plain with a lightly textured surface. The piece is signed and dated "Rome 1917" on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
1917
Medium
etching and drypoint on Van Gelder laid paper
Dimensions
3465 × 4479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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