Portrait of a Man

Französische Grafik 1794–1800, 1796

The image shows a monochrome drawing of a man's bust. He is facing to his left with a distinctive nose and chin, and has wavy, powder-white hair tied back. The man is dressed in a high-collared shirt with a ruffled cravat and a coat typical of 18th-century formal attire. The background is plain with a circular frame around the subject, emphasizing his features and clothing.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1794–1800
Fecha
1796
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
graphite on parchment, with black ink and green watercolor in a decorative border
Medidas
image (diameter): 9 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a monochrome drawing of a man's bust. He is facing to his left with a distinctive nose and chin, and has wavy, powder-white hair tied back. The man is dressed in a high-collared shirt with a ruffled cravat and a coat typical of 18th-century formal attire. The background is plain with a circular frame around the subject, emphasizing his features and clothing.

Französische Grafik 1794–1800