The image shows a close-up of an individual's head and a portion of their shoulders, in a contemplative pose. The person is slightly turned to the side with their face tilted downward. The facial features are softly rendered, emphasizing the eyes, nose, and beard. The individual has a bushy beard and their hair appears to be gently swept back. Clothing is not distinctly visible. There is no jewelry or objects being held. The background is a dark, textured field.
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The image shows a close-up of an individual's head and a portion of their shoulders, in a contemplative pose. The person is slightly turned to the side with their face tilted downward. The facial features are softly rendered, emphasizing the eyes, nose, and beard. The individual has a bushy beard and their hair appears to be gently swept back. Clothing is not distinctly visible. There is no jewelry or objects being held. The background is a dark, textured field.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Alphonse Daudet

Eugène Carrière

Date
1893
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.449
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Portrait
  • Man

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