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.
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Head of a Gentleman [recto]

Joseph Ducreux (French, 1735 - 1802)

1770/1780

Medium
red, black, and white chalks with stumping on brown paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 38.5 x 28.8 cm (15 3/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of John O'Brien in memory of Genevieve Aymonier, and in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Adult profiles and older: its museum's description or title mentions nudity. How works are placed

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