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Two Studies of a Figure Holding a Basket [verso]

John Varley

National Gallery of Art

This image shows two full-body sketches of individuals viewed from behind. Both figures are standing with their backs towards the viewer, with one positioned slightly to the left and another to the right. Their facial features are obscured due to the angle, but both are wearing broad-brimmed hats that also obscure their hair. Each figure is dressed in a jacket and pants, and they both carry a sack slung over one shoulder. The sketch is done on a textured paper with faint markings and sketches around the figures, including numbers and letters written vertically near each one. The background consists of the same textured paper surface, without distinct details or features.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3275 × 4073 px
Public Domain
Yes
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