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Study of a Woman

Adolph Menzel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a woman from her waist up. She is in a slightly angled, three-quarter position with a detailed face showing a gentle expression. Her hair is styled back and her off-the-shoulder garment drapes around her arms. The woman's right hand is on her hip, and her left arm is bent with the hand behind her head. The background is plain with a neutral, light brown tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1875/1890
Medium
graphite with stump
Dimensions
2857 × 4553 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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