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The image shows an upper body depiction of a person, captured from the torso upwards. The individual is turned towards the viewer with their head slightly turned to the side, giving a three-quarter profile view of their face. This person has delicate facial features with a focused gaze directed towards the viewer. Their hair appears wavy and falls to the side, just peeking out from under a wide-brimmed hat. The attire consists of a draped garment with visible folds; there are no visible patterns or jewelry adorning their clothing. The left hand of the person is partially visible, with fingers extending towards the bottom right corner of the image. The background is plain, with a textured appearance.
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The image shows an upper body depiction of a person, captured from the torso upwards. The individual is turned towards the viewer with their head slightly turned to the side, giving a three-quarter profile view of their face. This person has delicate facial features with a focused gaze directed towards the viewer. Their hair appears wavy and falls to the side, just peeking out from under a wide-brimmed hat. The attire consists of a draped garment with visible folds; there are no visible patterns or jewelry adorning their clothing. The left hand of the person is partially visible, with fingers extending towards the bottom right corner of the image. The background is plain, with a textured appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Young Man in a Broad Hat

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Date
c. 1745
Medium
black and white chalks on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 43 x 31.3 cm (16 15/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1997.57.7
Credit line
Bequest of Lore Heinemann in memory of her husband, Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Baroque
  • Venetian
  • male
  • figure
  • Head
Provenance

Marquis de Biron; Rudolf J. Heinemann, New York, by 1973; by inheritance to his wife, Lore Heinemann, New York; bequest 1997 to NGA.

NGA object ID 99277. 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.