This is a drawing of a figure unveiling a mask. The drawing shows a person with long hair, wearing dark clothing and a crown of leaves or flowers. The person is pulling down an exaggerated theatrical mask with an elongated nose and a peculiar grin. The background hints at a crowded theater or public space with an audience, and there are additional faintly sketched figures. The scene evokes a theatrical performance or a revealing moment, with dramatic shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830s
- Medium
- lithograph on buff chine collé
- Dimensions
- 3377 × 4112 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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