A Standing Oriental Wearing a Greatcoat

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1753/1762

The image shows an illustration of a person standing upright. The figure is facing slightly to the right with both arms down. The right hand is holding an object that appears to be a cup or a small container. The individual has a long beard, a partially shadowed face, and is wearing headgear that suggests a cap or hat. They are dressed in a long coat with buttons, possibly a robe, extending below the knees and draping over both shoulders. The feet are visible below the hem of the garment. The background is a plain, empty space without additional details or objects, focusing on the individual.
Artist
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Date
1753/1762
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
22.1 × 14.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an illustration of a person standing upright. The figure is facing slightly to the right with both arms down. The right hand is holding an object that appears to be a cup or a small container. The individual has a long beard, a partially shadowed face, and is wearing headgear that suggests a cap or hat. They are dressed in a long coat with buttons, possibly a robe, extending below the knees and draping over both shoulders. The feet are visible below the hem of the garment. The background is a plain, empty space without additional details or objects, focusing on the individual.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo