The image shows a man seated, with his full body visible behind a chair. He is sitting sideways to the viewer, with his upper body turned slightly to look over his shoulder. His facial features are partially obscured by the chair. The man appears to have a prominent nose and short, curly hair, wearing a large, fluffy hat. He is dressed in a suit with visible cuff details on his sleeves and is holding a pipe, from which smoke is rising. In his other hand, he is holding a piece of paper or a booklet that rests on his knee. The setting suggests an interior space, with a dark background contrasting with the lighter foreground elements. The floor is visible with a few scattered papers lying on it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1875
- Medium
- etching in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2454 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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