A Bearded Old Man Leaning His Head on His 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.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1755/1762
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal with stumping and blue pastel
Dimensions
39.3 × 26.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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