The image features an illustrated portrait showcasing the head and neck of an individual in profile view facing to the right. The person has distinct features, including a long nose, defined cheekbones, a beard, and mustache. Their hair is slicked back, showing detailed strands. The clothing is minimally depicted with a collar tapering off into the background. The plain, light-colored canvas background directs focus to the facial features.
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Antonin Proust

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

1885

Medium
drypoint
Classification
Print
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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