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Blind Homer

Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard, after Baron François Gerard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two male figures on rocky terrain near a body of water. The larger figure has curly hair, a beard, a draped garment, sandals, and a musical instrument slung over his shoulder. The smaller figure is a young boy with curly hair, wearing a short tunic. They are in a dramatic natural setting with a cloudy sky and the sea in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1816
Medium
etching on laid paper [proof state before engraving]
Dimensions
3636 × 4921 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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