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Wooded Landscape with Putti Helping a Woman Undress

William Perkins Babcock

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple figures in a natural setting. The scene is depicted in shades of black and gray on a tan background. The figures have various stances: a seated figure on the left, a standing figure in the center, and smaller figures in the foreground and background. The background shows a woodland setting with indistinct trees and brush. The overall impression suggests dynamic interaction and subtle complexity, with earthy tones giving the piece a rustic and timeless quality.

Artwork Details

Medium
conté crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
4936 × 3391 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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