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Seated Nude and a Foot

Arthur B. Davies

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a person with their body turned slightly to the side and legs crossed. Their head is tilted forward and slightly to the side. The sketch features delicately drawn facial features, soft lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth, and wavy hair framing the face. The figure appears nude with fine light-colored lines on a brown background. No clothing, jewelry, or objects are included. The background is plain and minimalist, emphasizing the figure's form and posture.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1920
Medium
black and white chalk fixed with water bath on brown laid paper
Dimensions
3642 × 3870 px
Public Domain
Yes
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