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Study of an Angel in Rubens' "The Prophet Elijah"

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body in a reclining position. The person is leaning on their right arm while the left arm is bent alongside the head. The face has subtle features, with indications of the eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is drawn with flowing lines. The person is depicted nude, with shading for contours and shadows. There are no visible accessories, and the background is blank.

Artwork Details

Date
1892/1895
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5336 × 3328 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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