Head of a Bearded Man

1889

Edouard Vuillard

Associated Names
Edouard Vuillard

Artist, French, 1868 - 1940

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and upper shoulders viewed in profile, facing to the right. The person is depicted with their head slightly bowed, and they have short to mid-length hair that appears to be slicked back, revealing their ear. The facial features are softly outlined, with a discernible ear, nose, and a hint of a beard. The person's clothing is dark and blends into the equally dark background. The background has a greyish-blue hue and a loose texture. There are no visible jewelry pieces or other objects in the image.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(J.P.L. Fine Arts, London); Benjamin and Lilian Hertzberg, New York, 1995; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • Edouard Vuillard (1868 - 1940), J.P.L. Fine Arts, London, 1994 - 1995, no. 11.

Markings

the artist's stamp, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q64556994

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