The image is a pencil sketch on a sheet of paper, depicting the upper portion of a person's body, specifically focusing on the face and a hand positioned near the face. The sketch is of a person lying down or reclining, with their head resting on a surface, and their face tilted slightly to the side. Their facial features are suggested with light strokes, such as closed eyes and a visible nose, while the hair is represented with looser, flowing lines that express a sense of texture and volume. The person does not appear to be wearing any visible clothing or accessories on the upper face and hand area that is shown in the sketch. The background is filled with cross-hatching and shading, emphasizing the contours of the head and creating depth in the sketch.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1889/1892
- Medium
- graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5336 × 3328 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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