Head of a Man

c. 1600

Italian 17th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

The image is a sketch of a man's head and shoulders, drawn in profile facing left. His head is slightly tilted downward, showcasing his prominent nose, pointed beard and mustache, well-defined facial features, deeply set eyes, and pronounced brow lines. His hair appears short and slightly wavy. The man is wearing a garment with a high, softly folding collar. No jewelry or objects are present. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red and black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 11.4 x 9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.71.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Yvonne tan Bunzi); acquired 1974 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Ccon verso in graphite: 30; lower right verso in graphite: ORGGNT

Wikidata ID

Q64578996

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