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Teppichkrämer (Textile Merchant)

L. Schijtz, after Johann Christian Brand

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-length portrait of a person standing. The individual is positioned facing slightly to the right, with one foot forward in a casual stance. The person has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and is wearing a hat that provides shading over the eyes. The person is dressed in a long coat that reaches down to just above the knees, with knee-length breeches, stockings, and shoes. Draped over their left shoulder and held in their left hand is a bundle of textiles or carpets, characterized by patterned designs and fringed edges. The background features a simple landscape with some branches and grass-like plants positioned to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1775
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
8938 × 12125 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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