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Standing Nude Binding Her Hair

John Dawson Watson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body sketch of a woman in profile view. She is kneeling with one leg forward and her body slightly turned to the side. Her face is in profile, with long hair being tied up. The sketch outlines her facial features, including a nose and a closed eye looking downward. The woman appears unclothed, with draped fabrics providing some covering around her legs. The background is minimalistic, suggesting a sandy or rocky surface, with wispy lines indicating textured elements around her, possibly stones or a blanket.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite
Dimensions
2877 × 5437 px
Public Domain
Yes
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