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Académie (457)

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure laying down. The person is reclining on his right side, with his right arm extended outward and head resting against the arm, facing downwards towards the surface. His left arm extends outwards, with his left leg bent slightly at the knee and the right leg extended back. The individual's hair appears short and wavy, and his facial features are not fully visible due to the angle of his head. No clothing or jewelry is visible, and the figure is drawn with a strong emphasis on musculature and form. The background of the image is composed of diagonal lines that create a textured pattern, giving a sense of depth and contrast to the figure's pose.

Artwork Details

Date
1774
Medium
chalk manner printed in red on laid paper
Dimensions
5639 × 3774 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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