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Study of a Back

Giulio Cesare Procaccini

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person's upper body, with a detailed drawing from the shoulders up. The person's facial features are faintly sketched, with limited detail on the face and no visible hair. The focus is on the anatomy of the upper body, with visible muscular lines. The background is the textured surface of the paper, with visible grain and marks typical of an aged sketch. The paper shows signs of wear and some stains, contributing to the vintage appearance of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink
Dimensions
8624 × 8789 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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