1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Young Man with Hat under Arm is a 1784 ink by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a young man standing in a garden, wearing a long coat and holding a hat under his arm. He is shown in profile, facing left, with his body turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is filled with foliage, and the overall atmosphere is one of serenity. The young man's pose and expression convey a sense of quiet contemplation, as if he is lost in thought. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. For more works by this artist, explore the art of Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus.
Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki (16 October 1726 – 7 February 1801) was a German painter and printmaker of Huguenot and Polish ancestry, who is most famous as an etcher.
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