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Gaspar Gribolari brocanteur à Padoue (Gaspar Gribolari, Secondhand Dealer in Padua)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man standing outdoors. He is standing upright, holding papers in his left hand while his right hand is hidden under his coat. His face is wide with pronounced cheeks and thinning, curly hair. He is wearing a long coat, knee-high socks, and buckle shoes. In the background, there is a tall stone fountain with a lion's head spout, and a building with a smoking chimney. Plants and flowers are scattered on the ground. The illustration style is shaded and etched, focusing on the man and his surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
8473 × 12100 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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