Jean Restout
1771
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1771
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a fancy wig. He’s wearing a ruffled shirt and a dark coat. The image is inside a round frame, and his name is written below: "J. Restout." The artist used lines to create the texture of his clothes and hair. This style was common in the 1700s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
