The image shows four black-and-white etchings of elderly men. Each etching features the upper body of a seated man, highlighting the face and shoulders. The men have long, bushy beards, deeply set eyes, and aged facial features. They wear different styles of hats: simple floppy hats in two etchings, and more embellished headgear in the others. The men wear heavy, draped clothing, possibly robes or cloaks, with fur trims on one figure. Two men hold writing instruments and parchments. The background is plain with shading for depth.

Raccolta di teste (Parts I and II)

1773-1774

Medium: complete bound set of sixty etchings and three engraved text plates on laid paper
Classification: Volume
Period: 1751 to 1775
Image size: 5434 × 7123px

Description

The image shows four black-and-white etchings of elderly men. Each etching features the upper body of a seated man, highlighting the face and shoulders. The men have long, bushy beards, deeply set eyes, and aged facial features. They wear different styles of hats: simple floppy hats in two etchings, and more embellished headgear in the others. The men wear heavy, draped clothing, possibly robes or cloaks, with fur trims on one figure. Two men hold writing instruments and parchments. The background is plain with shading for depth.

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