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Bacchus

Italian 17th Century (Neapolitan?)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person with only the upper portion of their body visible. The person is depicted in a dynamic, turned position, with one arm raised. Their face is partially obscured but has a strong profile with a prominent nose and closed eyes. The hair appears styled or adorned with what looks like foliage or leaves. The person's clothing is a draped garment, possibly a tunic, highlighted with sketch-like lines suggesting fabric folds and motion. There is no visible jewelry or held objects due to the sketch's simplicity and style. The background is minimally detailed, with coarse shading.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk with gray wash on blue paper
Dimensions
3498 × 4285 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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