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Portrait of a Man (Souvenir d'un Passage à Paris)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch portrait of a man's head and shoulders. The man is facing forward with a slight turn to his left. He has a mustache and unkempt hair swept back. The sketch depicts detailed facial features, including expressive eyes and a broad nose. The man's clothing is suggested with faint lines indicating a collared shirt and possibly a jacket. The background is blank, with no additional details or objects. Handwritten text above the portrait includes the date 1878.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
graphite on card
Dimensions
3188 × 4738 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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