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Sketchbook, page 97: Study of Figures, Buildings

Ernest Meissonier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on off-white paper of a reclining figure and buildings. The figure is drawn in the center of the page, lying on their side with their head on the left and feet on the right. The figure's body is depicted in loose, curved lines, with minimal facial features. The head is drawn as a simple circle with two small lines for the legs. The buildings are sketched on the right side of the page, consisting of simple triangular and rectangular shapes. A small number "97" is handwritten in the bottom-right corner of the page. The paper has a rough texture and visible signs of aging, with darker edges.

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