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Head of a Moor Bending Forward

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person's upper body, including their head, shoulders, and arms. The person is leaning forward with their head bowed and turned to the side, looking down. Their hair is short and curly, and their facial features are partially visible from a top-down angle. The person is wearing a garment with a striped pattern around the neckline and fur-like texture on the shoulders. A piece of fabric with a geometric pattern is also visible. The background has a textured pattern, with no discernible objects or scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1770
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3171 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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