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Study of an Elderly Woman for "Disobedience Discovered"

James Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly woman in profile sitting on a chair. She has her arm resting on a table in front of her. Her features include a defined nose, a slightly prominent chin, and a small mouth. She wears a cap or bonnet, and a layered garment that covers her from shoulders to feet. The background has faint outlines suggesting furniture or cloth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1797
Medium
black chalk with gray wash and white heightening on blue-green prepared paper
Dimensions
3333 × 4440 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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