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Study of a Female Nude

Alessandro Casolani

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a full-body portrait of a person standing with a slight contrapposto pose, with one leg crossed over the other. The person is shown nude, with both arms raised and hands appearing to be wrapping or holding something over their head. The facial features are delicately drawn, with a serene or neutral expression and slightly wavy hair. There is no clothing, but there appears to be some fabric or element they are interacting with above their head. The background of the drawing is a plain, textured surface without any distinct features or objects. The drawing is bordered by a double frame that adds an outline to the composition.

Artwork Details

Medium
black and white chalk on blue-green paper
Dimensions
2407 × 5455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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