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A Young Man with His Hands Crossed

Pietro Scattaglia and Innocente Alessandri, after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a person with medium-length tousled hair, seated with arms resting on a surface. The person has a relaxed expression, dressed in a collared garment. Their hands are gently placed on top of each other. The background is a softly textured surface, emphasizing the subject.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1760
Medium
softground etching
Dimensions
2413 × 3168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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