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Jean Louis Gampert

Roger de La Fresnaye

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a person depicted from the waist up. The person is seated and is holding a book in their left hand, which is raised. Their right arm appears to be resting across their body. The individual has short, neatly combed hair and features that are rendered with strong lines, including prominent eyebrows and a defined nose, with a subtle smile on their lips. They are dressed in a dark garment. The background includes a wooden structure to the person's right and an abstract shape to their left, against a bluish-green wall. The illustration gives an impression of a cozy, intellectual setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1920
Medium
black crayon, graphite and watercolor
Dimensions
3318 × 4374 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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