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A Male Herm

Domenico Maria Canuti

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a person from the waist up. The person is in a pose with both arms raised above their head, showing the torso. The face is slightly tilted upward in a profile view with defined facial features and curly hair. The person is not clothed, highlighting the body's contours, musculature, and shading. There are no accessories or visible objects, and the background is minimalistic, emphasizing the central figure through shading and lines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1669
Medium
charcoal and white heightening on tan paper
Dimensions
3275 × 4818 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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