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Head of a Gentleman [verso]

1770/1780

Joseph Ducreux

Associated Names

Joseph Ducreux

Artist, French, 1735 - 1802

Medium

red and black chalks with stumping on brown paper
Credit Line

Gift of John O'Brien in memory of Genevieve Aymonier, and in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

overall: 38.5 x 28.8 cm (15 3/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1991.23.2.b

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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. — Head of a Gentleman [recto]

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.

Wikidata ID

Q64591139

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