The image is a detailed drawing of a man's head and neck in profile view. The man has an angular face with pronounced features, a long, full beard, short hair combed back, and a light and wispy texture. He appears to be dressed in a high-collared garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with subtle texture, focusing on the man's facial profile.
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Auguste Rodin

Alphonse Legros (French, 1837 - 1911)

Medium
etching in brown ink
Classification
Print
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
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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