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Portrait of a Friend

Robert Henri

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing the upper body of a person, primarily focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is depicted sitting and looking downwards. Their facial features are sharply defined with prominent eyebrows and a downturned mouth. The person's hair is short and appears slicked back. The clothing is suggested by simple lines, indicating a collared garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The sketch does not include a detailed background. The signature "RHenri" and the date "Feb 1915" are visible at the bottom of the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1915
Medium
lithographic crayon on wove paper
Dimensions
8758 × 13055 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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