The image shows a man standing in a relaxed posture. He is facing slightly to the left, with his head turned forward. The man has a full beard and mustache, neatly styled hair, and is wearing a long, loose-fitting garment resembling a robe. He also wears boots and holds a small book in his left hand. In the background, there is a large draped curtain to the right and a decorative piece of furniture on the left side. The setting is depicted with attention to line and texture, highlighting details of clothing and background elements.
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The image shows a man standing in a relaxed posture. He is facing slightly to the left, with his head turned forward. The man has a full beard and mustache, neatly styled hair, and is wearing a long, loose-fitting garment resembling a robe. He also wears boots and holds a small book in his left hand. In the background, there is a large draped curtain to the right and a decorative piece of furniture on the left side. The setting is depicted with attention to line and texture, highlighting details of clothing and background elements.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Alexander Gabriel Descamps

Paul Gavarni

Date
1853
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.4598
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Costume
  • Book
  • Portrait
  • Man

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