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A Nude and Foliage

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sketch on aged paper. On the right side, there is an outline of a human figure focusing on the lower back and legs, with arms bent upwards near the head. On the left side, there are abstract gestural strokes in dark pencil forming a cluster resembling folds or fabric. The pencil lines vary in thickness and shading, providing depth to the abstract shapes. The sketchbook spine is visible along the left edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1882
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5336 × 3328 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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