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Character Study

Toby E. Rosenthal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white portrait drawing of an elderly woman. The woman is wearing a head covering that resembles a headscarf or possibly a hood. She appears to be wearing a shawl or a cloak. Her facial features are deeply lined. The drawing is done in pencil or charcoal. The background is shaded darker than the subject. The artist's name appears to be in the bottom left corner but is illegible. A small circular monogram appears in the top right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1866
Medium
Charcoal on white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 609 px
Public Domain
Yes
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