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Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a reclining figure beside a pedestal. The image features a sketch of a figure lying down, leaning against a small column or pedestal. The figure appears to be draped in loose fabric, with delicate lines suggesting folds and contours of the material. Behind the figure, there are faint lines hinting at additional forms or structures. The background is plain. The letters "S A S M" are inscribed in faint writing on the pedestal or nearby surface.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1856
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3648 × 3403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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