Head of an Old Man

19th century

British 19th Century

Associated Names
The image shows a sketch of an elderly man's upper body, specifically from the shoulders up. He is depicted in a seated or slightly bent forward position with his head slightly tilted down, and his hand is raised and touching his chin. The man's facial features are detailed with pronounced brow lines, a large nose, and a wrinkled forehead. His hair is drawn short and sparse, with some stray strokes hinting at thin locks. He appears to be wearing a loose-fitting garment, hinted at by simple lines and shading around his shoulders and chest. There are no visible jewelry or objects held in the sketch. The background is plain and unadorned, consisting of light sketch marks on a textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13 x 12.7 cm (5 1/8 x 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.34


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537757

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