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Studies of Men and Women in Medieval Dress

Byam Shaw

National Gallery of Art

This is a pencil sketch drawing featuring various views and poses of individuals, primarily seen from the waist up or in three-quarter length. In the upper left corner, a person is shown standing wearing a long cloak with minimal facial details and a hood. Next to this, another figure walks towards the right in a long garment with their head turned slightly in profile. On the right side, a figure viewed from behind leans forward wearing a hat. Below, another character holds onto a cloak with their hand and has short hair, and beneath them is a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The background is plain, allowing focus on the outlined studies of the figures.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3655 × 5140 px
Public Domain
Yes
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