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Reclining Female Nude Study for "Painting"

Kenyon Cox

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing depicting the full body of a nude person seated against a cushion or draped fabric. The person has long, flowing hair adorned with a wreath of flowers. They have subtle facial features with soft shading defining their eyes and lips. The individual is supporting themselves with their left arm, while the right arm rests across their body holding a painter's palette and brush. They are gazing slightly downward. The background consists of a grid drawn over the composition, emphasizing the sketch's study nature.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on laid paper, squared with graphite
Dimensions
4806 × 3584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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