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Nude Figure (academic study)

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a person seen from the back. The person is seated, with a slightly twisted torso, a bent right leg, and their left arm extended upward, holding onto ropes or cords. The person has long, flowing hair with loose strands. They are unclothed, with no visible jewelry or objects, set against a background of crosshatched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
black chalk with white heightening on blue paper
Dimensions
3255 × 5071 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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