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Studies of a Classical Figure

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts the upper bodies of two overlapping male figures. The foremost figure is in profile facing right, with his head slightly turned towards the viewer. Both figures have bearded faces with minimal facial features and curly hair. They wear robes or togas with highlighted folds. The figure in the foreground has his hand down at his side. The background is plain, and the sketch is on beige paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk heightened with white on light brown prepared paper
Dimensions
2522 × 5338 px
Public Domain
Yes
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