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Leroy-Latteux

French, died c. 1890

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The artwork depicts a man seated at a desk, engrossed in reading a large open book in front of him. He has a prominent nose, full beard, curly unkempt hair, and wears a textured robe. To his right, there is a large globe on a stand. The background shows detailed etching with light and shadow.
Ferdinand Bol, An Old Man Reading, 1642, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Ruth B. Benedict, 1994.60.5

An Old Man Reading

Ferdinand Bol · 1642 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1994.60.5