Head of a Gentleman [recto]

1770/1780

Joseph Ducreux

Associated Names
Joseph Ducreux

Artist, French, 1735 - 1802

The image shows a close-up portrait of a person's upper torso and head. The person is positioned at a slight angle, with their head turned towards the viewer. They have delicate facial features, including softly arched eyebrows, large eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. The individual has light-colored, curly hair styled back with a ribbon visible at the back of the head. They are dressed in historical clothing, possibly a high-collared garment or cape. The background is plain and neutral, emphasizing the subject's facial features and expression.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

Head of a Gentleman [verso]

Joseph Ducreux

1770


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1992

  • Dürer to Diebenkorn: Recent Acquisitions of Art of Paper, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1992, no. 40.

Inscriptions

upper right in pen and brown ink: N. 2h

Wikidata ID

Q64591138

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