Artwork
Head of a Man Wearing a Plumed Turban
Head of a Man Wearing a Plumed Turban is a chalk print by the Baroque artist Gilles Demarteau the Elder. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Man Wearing a Plumed Turban is a print created by Gilles Demarteau the Elder in 1772 using the chalk manner technique, printed in red and black.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's head, turned slightly away with his chin resting on his fingers, wearing a tall, feathered turban. The plain background focuses attention on the subject's face and headwear.
Technique & Style
The chalk manner technique, combined with red outlines, achieves a range of tonal values, giving the man's face a three-dimensional appearance. The use of contrasting dark and light tones creates a sense of depth and volume.
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