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Head of a Man

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a close-up of a person's head and a portion of the neck, with the face shown in profile. The person appears to be in a downward position with a relaxed, contemplative expression, and dark, smooth hair frames the face. The individual is dressed in formal attire, noted by a visible collar and tie. The background consists of a smooth, untextured surface. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in this sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1875-1880
Medium
charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
3497 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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