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Study of a Plaster Torso

Kenyon Cox

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure with a draped cloth over its head and shoulders in a leaning pose with folded arms. It is a monochrome sketch featuring light and shadow to suggest a stone-like material. The figure is on a defined base or pedestal, partially enclosed or framed, creating a sense of intimacy or introspection.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on laid paper, squared with graphite
Dimensions
4499 × 3621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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