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Statue of Cleopatra

Hubert Robert

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a person in a reclining position. The person is lying on their side, with one arm raised above their head and the other arm resting beside their body. The facial features are minimally detailed, and the hair is draped around the head and shoulders. The person is shown with cloth covering parts of the lower body and the upper torso more exposed. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, and the sketch is set against a simple, lightly textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1754/1765
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3918 × 2566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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