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Seated Man Reading a Newspaper (from Sketchbook)

Francis William Edmonds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a man sitting on a stool, viewed from behind, with short hair, wearing a shirt with billowy sleeves, and slacks, holding a newspaper in both hands. A folded cloth, possibly a jacket, rests on his back. The man sits on a stool with visible legs. The sketch is on a rectangular piece of paper with a dark border around the edges and some small dark spots. The overall style is simple and minimalist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1838 and after
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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