Who painted Head of a Man, Slightly Turned?

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned was painted by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince in 1768.

Where can I see Head of a Man, Slightly Turned?

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Man, Slightly Turned?

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Head of a Man, Slightly Turned?

Museum-quality prints of Head of a Man, Slightly Turned are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned

Jean-Baptiste Le Prince , 1768

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Le Prince. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in plate: 6

About this work

Overview

Head of a Man, Slightly Turned is a print created by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince in 1768 using etching and aquatint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man's head turned to one side, featuring a thick beard and hair pulled back under a hat. The loose, quick lines result in shadowy areas, creating a sense of depth.

Technique & Style

Le Prince combined etching and aquatint to achieve soft, varied tones, allowing the paper's texture to remain visible and giving the work a sketchy appearance.