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Carle Van Loo

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder, after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, leaning forward with his right arm resting on a ledge and his left hand holding a cane. He faces the left side, showing his profile. He has a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and short, subtly curled hair. He wears a coat with a decorative pattern over a vest and a scarf. The background is a simple, textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1760
Medium
chalk manner printed in red on laid paper
Dimensions
2979 × 4210 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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