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Woman Playing a Harp (Lavinia Banks?)

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows a person standing upright, leaning slightly forward, with one arm resting on a vertical pole or staff and one hand touching or holding a draped fabric over their shoulder. The person's face is minimally detailed, with simple curves indicating eye placement, and their head is covered with an oval-shaped head covering. The figure is wearing long, flowy robes that reach the feet, with modest detailing. No jewelry is visible, and the person is not holding any other objects. On the right, there is a tall, column-like structure, possibly a decorative pillar with an ornate top. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure and the column.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite
Dimensions
2244 × 5404 px
Public Domain
Yes
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