Artwork preview

Study of Woman Praying

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The individual is in a three-quarter view, with their head turned to the right and looking upward. They have large eyes, a slightly upturned nose, and full lips. Their head is covered with a headscarf or veil. The person is wearing a garment that drapes around the shoulders, with folds indicating fabric texture. Their hands are raised and together in a gesture that may suggest prayer. A ring is visible on their left hand. The background is plain, consisting only of the paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3444 × 4505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette