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Head of Mary Magdalen and Two Saints (?)

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image features three partial portraits, each focusing on the upper portions of the figures from the shoulders up. The first figure on the left is in a three-quarter view, slightly tilted to the right with the head turned upwards. This figure has soft facial features and curly hair. The middle figure is a guideline sketch for a profile portrait, showing the basic structure of the head with lightly outlined facial planes and wavy, long hair. The third figure is also a profile view, turned to the left, with defined facial features and curly hair extending back. All sketches are on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite
Dimensions
4861 × 3300 px
Public Domain
Yes
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