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Studies of Eleven Heads

Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch with several bust portraits of people. In the center, a woman faces forward with a serene expression. Surrounding her are various male figures with different expressions and hairstyles. The background is filled with more faces, creating a collage effect with intricate cross-hatching and shading, with no distinct environmental elements indicated.

Artwork Details

Date
1770s(?)
Medium
etching with drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
2290 × 1153 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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