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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Antonin Proust

Auguste Rodin

Date
1885
Medium
drypoint
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7404
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Portrait
  • Face
  • Man

NGA object ID 10200. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.