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Le Paveur (The Road Paver)

Giovanni David

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man standing in a three-quarter view. He has a prominent nose and chin, short hair, and wears a dark coat, knee-length trousers, and a worn light-colored apron. In his hands, he holds a hat and either shoes or tools. Nearby are a wooden bucket and a masonry trowel. In the background is an aged stone wall with visible mortar and patches.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
5053 × 7183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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