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Study of Figures [verso]

Charles Sprague Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch on a beige paper background featuring two figures. Both figures are standing upright; the one on the left is slightly turned and appears to have one arm raised. The faces are drawn as oval shapes with no detailed features, and the hair is suggested with simple lines. The clothing on each figure is shown as long, flowing garments, indicated by a few vertical and diagonal lines suggesting drapery. The sketch is light and lacks any significant detailing or jewelry. The right side of the paper shows a subtle, jagged edge. The background is blank with no additional elements depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
1890/1897
Medium
graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
4961 × 3088 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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