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Head of a Man [recto]

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed sketch of a man's head and upper shoulders. The man is in profile facing left with his head slightly turned upward. He has a prominent nose and mustache, deep-set eyes, and short, curly hair styled in a tousled yet controlled manner. The sketch emphasizes the texture and movement of his hair through intricate line work. He appears shirtless with no visible clothing on his shoulders or upper chest, and there are no visible jewelry or objects. The drawing has a simple background with shaded areas for depth, against a plain, lightly textured backdrop.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over traces of graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5536 × 6811 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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