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The Piper

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an older man playing a bagpipe while standing with his back slightly turned. He holds the instrument against his chest with both hands. The man has a large nose and a long beard. He wears a high-crowned hat, a long coat, wrapped leg coverings, and shoes. A small dog on a leash walks beside him. The background depicts masonry and brick structures with buildings in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3403 × 4639 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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