Artwork preview

Study of Half-Length Figure with Pole [verso]

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of a person's upper body. The individual is leaning forward and appears to be engaging in an activity such as swinging or striking with an elongated tool. Their facial features are lightly outlined, and they have short hair or a tied headband. The attire is simple with long sleeves. The background is plain paper with faint pencil marks.

Artwork Details

Date
1849
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3640 × 3302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original