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

Sir William Blake Richmond

National Gallery of Art

The image displays soft, flowing lines and shapes in a delicate red hue on a light background, creating an abstract composition. The lines suggest the outline of human figures, with some areas resembling limbs and torsos. The forms allow for interpretation, blending human silhouettes with an undefined essence.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
red chalk counterproof on laid paper
Dimensions
4661 × 3444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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