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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Nicolas Rene Berryer

Johann Georg Wille after Jean-François Delyen

Associated Names

Johann Georg Wille

Artist, German, 1715 - 1808

Jean-François Delyen

Artist After, French, 1684 - 1761

The image depicts a man seated at a table with an open book in front of him. He has long white hair, a serious expression, and is wearing formal attire typical of the era. The background includes heavy curtains and a shelf with books.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1974.116.40

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65572362

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