The image depicts a sketch of a person in profile view, showcasing the head and a portion of the neck. The person has distinct facial characteristics, including a notable nose and furrowed brow. The lower face features a textured beard and mustache. The sketch shows a form resembling a cloth or headpiece covering the head. There is a suggestion of draped fabric that might be a collar or scarf. The sketch is created in a monochromatic palette with ink or sepia tones on a textured paper surface. The background is plain, with no visible objects or jewelry in the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1760
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper (still mounted on original Tiepolo album page)
- Dimensions
- 4752 × 5824 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original