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The Draftsman (Le dessinateur)

Charles François Hutin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure seated on a cylindrical stone, holding a drawing pad and a pen or pencil. The person is in profile, with short curly hair, wearing a draped garment. Surrounding the figure are architectural elements, including a bridge with an arched underpass and a plinth with a draped statue. In the background, there is another statue and what appears to be the base of a large structure, possibly a pyramid.

Artwork Details

Date
1763
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5491 × 7518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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