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Head of a Boy Seen from Behind

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a detailed pencil sketch of a person's head and neck from a side view. The sketch showcases the back of the ear, the curve of the neck, and varying light and shadow angles. The background is plain with no other elements. The image is on a page with a visible binding on the left side and the number "37" in the top right corner. The sketch employs pencil shading with different line densities to illustrate the skin's contours and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5336 × 3328 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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