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"Tis but Fancy's Sketch"

Robert Walter Weir

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals sitting together on a bench or chair with a decorative finial. Both individuals are shown sitting from the waist up. They have curly hair neatly styled, wearing long-sleeved dresses with intricate detailing. The person on the left leans forward and holds an object, while the other holds a large book or sketchbook open on a stand. The scene is monochromatic and depicted in pencil, with a blank background focusing on the figures and their interaction with the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1850s
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3622 × 4615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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