A Young Man with His Hands Crossed
1760
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1760
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
A Young Man with His Hands Crossed is a 1760 ink by Pietro Scattaglia, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a young man with his hands crossed, looking down. He has dark hair and is wearing a white shirt with a dark collar. The background is a light color, and the overall mood is contemplative. The artist's use of softground etching creates a sense of subtlety and nuance in the portrait. The young man's facial expression is calm and introspective, inviting the viewer to ponder his thoughts. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Scattaglia, Pietro.
