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Studies for Christopher Columbus

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

Multiple sketches of human figures are depicted in the artwork. On the left, a full-body sketch shows a figure in loose-fitting clothing with a hood, detailed facial features, and short hair. Below, another sketch shows a figure from the thighs up, with minimal facial features and hair pulled back. To the right, more lightly sketched figures are shown, with one reclining figure and another standing figure in the background. The background is plain with aging marks, emphasizing the human form and posture through a mix of complete and partial contour lines.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and graphite
Dimensions
3401 × 3427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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