Portrait of a Man with Brown Hair n.d.
gilleslouischretien
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, etching, paper, engraving
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drawing
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toned paper
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muted colour palette
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etching
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sculpture
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white palette
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paper
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unrealistic statue
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underpainting
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france
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watercolour illustration
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tonal art
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engraving
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watercolor
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statue
This engraving, "Portrait of a Man with Brown Hair" by Gilles Louis Chrétien, depicts a man in profile view, his head and shoulders visible. Created in the late 18th or early 19th century, this artwork showcases the detailed skill of the French artist who is known for his work in portraiture and engraving. The subject, though unnamed, is depicted in a classic, elegant style, with a focus on fine details, common in portraiture during this period. The piece is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.
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