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Woman in Court Dress

Adolph Menzel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person from their head to mid-torso. The person is in a reclined pose with their head turned to the side. The face features a prominent nose and closed lips, seen in a three-quarter view. The person has curly hair. They wear an off-the-shoulder dress with ruffled edges and intricate patterns. The background is plain, emphasizing the person and their clothing texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite with stump
Dimensions
3144 × 3505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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