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Head Study of a Young Man Looking Upward

Dirk Helmbreker

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a person's head and the top of their neck. The person is in a three-quarter view, looking upward and to the side. The facial features include a prominent jawline, full cheeks, a gently closed mouth, and softly squinting eyes. The hair is wavy, swept back with loose strands. The drawing is framed by a double-lined border. The background has a warm texture resembling aged paper, with no visible jewelry or objects held by the person.

Artwork Details

Date
1660s?
Medium
red chalk on laid paper, laid down on an old mount
Dimensions
5327 × 5543 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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