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Elsie Speicher [verso]

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows an upper portion of a woman's body, focusing on her torso and head. The woman is positioned slightly sideways, with her head tilted downwards. Her facial features are minimally detailed, with closed eyes and suggested lips. Her hair is styled in a bun. She is wearing a dress with a scoop neckline and a shawl or garment covering her shoulders. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
1920
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3241 × 4541 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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