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Hirsch Michel

Georg Friedrich Schmidt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man from the waist up. He is slightly turned to his right but looking ahead. The man has an aged face with deep wrinkles, a bushy beard, and a moustache. His hair is mostly covered by a large, dark hat. He is wearing a heavy, textured garment with fur-lined sleeves and cuffs. His hands are in front of his abdomen, left hand crossing over the right. The background has a densely etched pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1762
Medium
etching with drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3133 × 4038 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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