Portrait of a Man

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, c. 1757

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has light, curly hair styled in an 18th century fashion. The man has a composed expression, fair complexion, prominent cheekbones, and a long, straight nose. He wears a dark coat with large buttons, a high-collared white shirt, and a detailed white lace cravat. The background is a muted brown. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Date
c. 1757
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on blue laid paper, mounted on canvas (on strainer/stretcher)
Dimensions
55.4 × 45.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has light, curly hair styled in an 18th century fashion. The man has a composed expression, fair complexion, prominent cheekbones, and a long, straight nose. He wears a dark coat with large buttons, a high-collared white shirt, and a detailed white lace cravat. The background is a muted brown. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760