Head of a Man

Britische Grafik 1805–1819, c. 1810/1825

The image shows a close-up drawing of a person's upper body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The individual is in a three-quarter view, slightly turning towards the viewer. The face is detailed with a straight nose, shaded eyes, and closed lips. Blush is added to the cheeks for realism. The person has light, softly curled hair. They wear draped fabric resembling a cloak or wrap. The plain background directs attention to the subject.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1805–1819
Date
c. 1810/1825
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
12 × 18.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a close-up drawing of a person's upper body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The individual is in a three-quarter view, slightly turning towards the viewer. The face is detailed with a straight nose, shaded eyes, and closed lips. Blush is added to the cheeks for realism. The person has light, softly curled hair. They wear draped fabric resembling a cloak or wrap. The plain background directs attention to the subject.

Britische Grafik 1805–1819