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Planche IX – Portrait de Jules Janin, d'après Nadar (Plate IX – Portrait of Jules Janin, by Nadar)

Charles Nègre, Nadar, André Jammes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's portrait from the waist up. He is slightly turned to the side, facing forward with a direct gaze. He has a broad face, sideburns, and thinning hair on top. His dark hair is combed back on the sides. The man wears a formal dark suit with a waistcoat and a high-collared white shirt. The background is a plain, dark, gradient backdrop with no discernible features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1857, printed 1982
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
9734 × 11245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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