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Drapery Study for "Mary and Elizabeth Royall"

John Singleton Copley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of draped fabric with various folds and creases. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and charcoal on a neutral background. The fabric cascades from the top right to the bottom left, creating shadows and highlights.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1758
Medium
graphite and white chalk on gray-brown laid paper
Dimensions
5203 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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