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Harlequin Unmasked

Francesco Bartolozzi, after Giovanni Domenico Ferretti

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two full-body figures interacting. The figure on the left has long, curly hair and is wearing a long dress with voluminous sleeves. This person appears to be pulling on the garment of the figure on the right. The figure on the right is slightly bent forward, wearing a wide-brimmed hat that partially obscures their face. This figure is dressed in layered garments, including a cloak and striped leggings. Their shoes have pronounced buckles. The setting is an indeterminate interior space with a textured background. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by either figure. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption in Italian.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
8383 × 10935 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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