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Study for Moses - Trinity Church, Boston

John La Farge

National Gallery of Art

This is a sketch of a person from head to toe. The body is facing forward and is partly obscured by lines. The facial features, eyes, and a beard are visible, with long hair. The person appears to be wearing a flowing robe, with bold shading on the lower portion. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is a textured surface, emphasizing the person in the sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
1876
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
3130 × 5462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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