The image is a portrait drawing of an older man. He is depicted in a frontal position, showcasing his facial features such as deep-set eyes, furrowed brows, a straight nose, long beard, mustache, and wavy hair that falls past his ears. The drawing is in pencil with hatching and cross-hatching for shading and texture. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject's features and expression.

Self-Portrait

c. 1895

Medium: goldpoint on prepared paper
Classification: Drawing
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 3453 × 4824px

Description

The image is a portrait drawing of an older man. He is depicted in a frontal position, showcasing his facial features such as deep-set eyes, furrowed brows, a straight nose, long beard, mustache, and wavy hair that falls past his ears. The drawing is in pencil with hatching and cross-hatching for shading and texture. The background is plain, emphasizing the subject's features and expression.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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