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Profile Head of a Man in a Turban

Vivant Denon

1820

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Profile Head of a Man in a Turban is a 1820 ink by Vivant Denon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Vivant Denon
When & what style?: 1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a man's head wearing a turban in this portrait. This painting is interesting because it shows a lot of detail in the man's face and clothing. The turban is wrapped tightly around his head, and you can see the folds in his clothing. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how this image was created.