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Michelangelo Buonarroti

Emil Orlik

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a man seated in a three-quarter view, facing towards the right. The man has a lined face with a sharp facial structure, a full beard, and short, curly hair. He is wearing a dark robe, with only his left hand resting on a surface visible. The background is a textured surface resembling a wall, with the name "MICHEL ANGELO BVONARRVOTTI" inscribed along the top. The image is monochromatic with varying shades of black and tan.

Artwork Details

Date
1911
Medium
etching and aquatint on buff Japanese paper
Dimensions
6246 × 9125 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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