
Head of a Gentleman [recto]
Ducreux, Joseph · French
1770/1780
- Medium
- red, black, and white chalks with stumping on brown paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 3607 × 4861px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).