Gray rectangular paper with rough edges and darker gray shading around the perimeter. Seven black sketches of the human figure on the paper. Top left: Standing male figure with hands near waist. Top middle: Two figures bending down, one on knees and one with back arched. Top right: Two figures, one appears to be sitting on another's back. Bottom left: Seated male figure with leg raised. Bottom middle: A female figure on floor with one arm raised. Bottom right: Seated female figure with arms crossed. Some illegible cursive writing next to top right and bottom right sketches.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 477 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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