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Sketchbook, page 80: Study of Faces

Ernest Meissonier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on paper of a profile view of a nose and mouth; and a minimal sketch to the right. The profile view shows a nose and mouth with shading on the nose indicating its contours. The sketch to the right appears to be a hand. The paper is off-white and has a rough texture and small dark specks throughout, indicating age.

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1263 × 669 px
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