The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing the viewer. He has light, curly hair styled in an 18th century fashion. The man has a composed expression, fair complexion, prominent cheekbones, and a long, straight nose. He wears a dark coat with large buttons, a high-collared white shirt, and a detailed white lace cravat. The background is a muted brown. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.

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Portrait of a Man

Jean-Baptiste Perronneau (French, 1715 - 1783)

c. 1757

Medium: pastel on blue laid paper, mounted on canvas (on strainer/stretcher)
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 55.4 x 45.5 cm (21 13/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Woodner 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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