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An Elderly Man with a Flowing Beard

Spanish 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of the head and partial neck of an older man in profile, facing to the left. His head is slightly tilted downward. He has prominent eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, a long, flowing beard, and thinning hair on the top of his head. The drawing focuses on detailed line work, highlighting the texture of his hair and beard. There is no clothing visible around his neck and shoulders. The background is plain, with no additional objects or scenery.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3168 × 4220 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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