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Back of a Woman (from McGuire Scrapbook)

Shepard Alonzo Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a woman viewed from behind. The woman has dark hair pulled back into a bun. Her shirt or dress is off her shoulders and tied or buttoned in front. The sleeves are rolled up to the elbows. The drawing is on a white background with shading behind the figure to the right. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1857
Medium
Graphite on white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
525 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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