Ein bärtiger alter Mann stützt den Kopf in die Hand

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1755/1762

The image is a portrait sketch showing the upper body of a person. The individual is depicted sitting with their head resting on their hand. The facial features include a furrowed brow and a thick beard, framed by a wrinkled face. The hair appears to be covered with a large, soft hat. The person's clothing is suggested by a few lines that may represent a cloak or thick garment, possibly trimmed with fur. The individual appears to be wearing a long chain or necklace. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing all attention on the subject itself, with the sketch's delicate use of shading and texture giving the portrait depth.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Datierung
1755/1762
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
charcoal with stumping and blue pastel
Maße
39,3 × 26,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image is a portrait sketch showing the upper body of a person. The individual is depicted sitting with their head resting on their hand. The facial features include a furrowed brow and a thick beard, framed by a wrinkled face. The hair appears to be covered with a large, soft hat. The person's clothing is suggested by a few lines that may represent a cloak or thick garment, possibly trimmed with fur. The individual appears to be wearing a long chain or necklace. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing all attention on the subject itself, with the sketch's delicate use of shading and texture giving the portrait depth.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775