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Gentleman with Cane, by Edouard Eckman, ink, 1621

Gentleman with Cane

Edouard Eckman

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Gentleman with Cane is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Edouard Eckman
When & what style?
1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image features two men in elaborate attire, each grasping a cane. The man on the left wears a feathered hat, a fur-trimmed coat, and a cloak, while the man on the right sports a similar hat and a fur-trimmed cape. Both men are depicted in profile, facing opposite directions. The men's outfits are rendered in intricate detail, with visible textures and folds in their clothing. The canes they hold are slender and straight, adding a sense of elegance to their poses. This image is a woodcut print, characteristic of the Baroque movement. For more information on this style, explore the Baroque movement.

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