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The Coiffure

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's back, showing the upper half of their body. The person is positioned with their back towards the viewer, with one arm raised and the hand touching their hair, while the other arm is not prominently visible. Their facial features are not visible, but the hair appears long and slightly wavy, falling down their back. The person does not appear to be wearing any clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a textured sketch with diagonal hatching lines, suggesting an abstract setting with no distinct objects or scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
graphite with brown wash on wove paper
Dimensions
3284 × 4335 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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