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Study of a Semi-Reclining Figure

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a person's body, captured from the waist to their feet. The person is in a bent-over position, with a curved back and arms extended forward above their head. Their head is resting on or nestled between their arms. The facial features are not distinct, but the outline of the head is visible, suggesting short or tightly bound hair. The figure is nude with no clothing lines visible. The background is a plain, light-colored paper, emphasizing the bodily form and posture.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3299 × 5048 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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