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Three Studies of a Woman's Head and a Study of Hands [recto]

Antoine Watteau

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting three women's upper bodies in various orientations across the composition. Each woman has distinct facial features, including rounded cheeks and subtle lips. Their hair is styled with gentle curls framing their faces. They are shown wearing draped clothing typical of an artistic study. Two hands are drawn touching intricately in the center of the composition. There are no defined background elements in the sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1718/1719
Medium
red chalk and graphite with black chalk and pink wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3720 × 4175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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