
16×20" · Black frame · 1" mat
Drawing · 18th century
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Head of a Man
Antoine Watteau · ca. 1718
Size
16×20"
Every size is printed sharp, right up to 36×48". This one is an unusual shape, so every size trims it. 16×20" keeps the most.
Frame
$169
16×20" · Black frame
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We start from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph. That is why the brushwork still holds up at 36×48".
Archival print, solid wood frame. Printed and framed to order in the USA, delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
About this work
- Artist
- Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne)
- Date
- ca. 1718
- Medium
- Red and black chalk
- Original size
- 5 7/8 x 5 3/16 in. (14.9 x 13.1 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Rogers Fund, 1937. This work is in the public domain under CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). View the record at The Met
Common questions
Where can I buy a framed print of Head of a Man?
Frameable sells framed prints of Head of a Man by Antoine Watteau. We print from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's own photograph of it, on archival paper, framed in solid wood in the USA. Framed prints start at $79 and are delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
What size should a print of Head of a Man be?
The original drawing measures 14.9 × 13.1 cm, so 16×20" holds its proportions best. 11×14" and 8×10" also fit with minimal cropping. Every size is printed sharp, so the choice is about your wall, not the file.
Is it legal to print Head of a Man?
Yes. Head of a Man (ca. 1718) by Antoine Watteau is in the public domain, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released its image under a CC0 license that allows unrestricted reproduction, including framed prints for your home.
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