Historical context
Giovanni David produced this oil or print in 1775. The piece is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and is in the public domain under CC0 — Public Domain Dedication; we sourced the file from the institution’s open-access program and prepared it for archival printing.
The master file is 2427 × 3447 pixels. At 300 DPI it prints clean at approximately 11 inches on the long edge before any visible loss; below that scale all three included print sizes hold cleanly.
Catalog
| Artist | Giovanni David |
|---|---|
| Title | A man wearing a mask drinking a cup of coffee (Le Masque au Caffé), title page to 'Divers Portraits' |
| Year | 1775 |
| Medium | Oil or print |
| Holding | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| License | CC0 — Public Domain Dedication |
| Archive № | CA-101 |
Print specifications
Reads like a small framed object on a shelf. Slim oak frame, narrow cream mat.
The size at which figures and details read clearly. Mid-weight mat, slim warm-toned frame.
Pushable for a wider hang; texture softens. We’d choose 8 × 10 first.
Source statement
Digital source: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, open-access program (license: CC0 — Public Domain Dedication). Original record accessible via the Wikimedia Commons page linked in the catalog metadata.
Original work: Giovanni David, 1775, Oil or print. Held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Restoration notes. Conservative balance: paper tone preserved from the institutional scan, mild contrast lift, color values held to source. No reconstructive retouching.
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