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Eastman Johnson Sketching

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body in profile view. The person is seated and appears focused, with their body slightly angled forward. They have distinct facial features, curly hair, a formal outfit, and one arm extended forward holding a pencil or similar object. The background is plain, emphasizing the sketched figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1849/1851
Medium
graphite and touches of black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3602 × 5076 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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