The image shows a drawing of a man's head and shoulders facing towards the left. His facial features are visible, such as deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a defined jawline. He has short, slightly wavy hair. The man appears to be wearing a draped garment with soft, rounded folds near his shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a plain, lightly shaded surface with sketched lines and markings, giving an unfinished appearance.

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Study of a Man [verso]

Théodore Gericault (French, 1791 - 1824)

Medium: black chalk with stumping on wove paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 16.3 x 13.1 cm (6 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
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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