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The Feathered Turban (Le turban à aigrette)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the back view of a person in a seated position, with their body slightly twisted, back facing the viewer. The person's head is turned to the right and angled downwards, revealing a profile view of their face with short, dark and shaggy hair. The figure appears unclothed, with light shading to highlight body contours, on a textured dark surface. The background consists of dense, textured lines suggesting a dark, mottled surface, with focus on the seated figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1901
Medium
etching and drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
3431 × 4491 px
Public Domain
Yes
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