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Man in Oriental Costume

Robert Walter Weir

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person in three-quarter length view, kneeling on one knee with the other leg bent. The person is in a dynamic position, with one arm extended outward and the other hand placed over their chest. They have facial features including a mustache and wear a turban. The individual is dressed in loose, flowing garments, including a robe and pants. The background is a uniform, textured brown, with a vertical seam or crease visible. There are portions of text below the depiction, though difficult to read.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
ink heightened with opaque watercolor
Dimensions
2662 × 5217 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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