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The Nativity

Jean de Gourmont

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Nativity by Jean de Gourmont: A circular black and white drawing depicting a scene. The scene shows a dark interior space resembling an unfinished building or a ruin with columns, arches, beams and construction materials scattered around. In the foreground, a woman wearing a long dress sits on her knees with her elbows on her knees and her head down. To her right, two figures lie on the ground. On the left, another figure sits at a table. The drawing has shading and texture, giving it depth and detail. The artist's signature is present at the bottom. The image background is off-white.

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855 × 893 px
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