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Head of a Man

Italian or French 16th/17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up of a person's face and the top of their shoulders. The person is facing the viewer with their head slightly turned to the right. Their facial features include expressive eyes with arched eyebrows and a focused gaze. The individual has a slender mustache and short, wavy hair parted softly on the side. They are not wearing any clothing, jewelry, or visible attire in this cropped portrait. The background is a plain, textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1580/1610 (?)
Medium
black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2668 × 3344 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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