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Le Masque au caffé (The Masked Man Taking Coffee)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing in an elaborate historical outfit. They wear a tricorn hat and a dark cloak with a veil partially covering their face. The person is dressed in 18th-century style clothing, holding a small cup. Nearby, there are cups, bottles, and a jug on a table, as well as a decorative chair with a patterned seat. The background consists of a plain wall with curtains or drapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
8630 × 12184 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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