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Study of a Head in Profile [verso]

John Varley

National Gallery of Art

The image displays curving lines and arcs in an abstract composition. In the upper left, lines curve inward. To the right, a spiral formation is visible. Below the spiral, linear shapes suggest a horizon or the ribbing of a ship's hull. In the bottom center, a signature appears in brown script.

Artwork Details

Medium
gray wash and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4285 × 3438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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