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Studies for "The Wise and Foolish Virgins" [recto]

Sir William Blake Richmond

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three male torsos in different poses, emphasizing the musculature and form of the chest and abdomen. The figures are depicted without facial features or hair. The medium used creates a soft, sketch-like appearance with shading to highlight the muscles. The figures are nude and there are no accessories present. The background is a plain, light surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
red chalk and red chalk counterproof on wove paper
Dimensions
4682 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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