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Head of a Venerable Man

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Edme Bouchardon

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a profile view of a person's head and shoulders. The individual faces left, featuring distinct facial attributes like a noticeable nose and a full beard extending downward. Their long, wavy hair covers the back of the head, appearing voluminous. They wear a draped garment reminiscent of classical attire. The background contains diagonal lines creating a textured look, contributing to the portrait's depth. No jewelry or objects are visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
chalk manner printed in red
Dimensions
3532 × 4635 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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