Gentilhomme à la canne

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, début des années 1750

The image shows a sketch of a person in a dynamic stance with one foot slightly raised. They are positioned sideways, with one arm extended forward holding a cane and the other arm out to the side. The individual has a simplistic facial expression, pointy hair, and is dressed in a flowing coat, vest, and form-fitting pants. The background is plain with a textured paper.
Artiste
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datation
début des années 1750
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Pierre noire sur papier vergé
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 16,2 × 8,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a sketch of a person in a dynamic stance with one foot slightly raised. They are positioned sideways, with one arm extended forward holding a cane and the other arm out to the side. The individual has a simplistic facial expression, pointy hair, and is dressed in a flowing coat, vest, and form-fitting pants. The background is plain with a textured paper.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi