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Habits des nobles (Dress of the Noblemen)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men standing close to each other. Both men have long, curly hair, prominent noses, and chins. They wear elaborate noble attire with long overcoats, wide cuffs, intricate patterns, and fur trimmings. The man on the left gestures with his hand, displaying lace trim at the cuff, while the man on the right holds folded papers. In the background, an architectural structure with tall arches and sculptures within the recesses is visible. The sky above is softly rendered with clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
2884 × 3990 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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