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Young Woman Seated at a Piano [recto]

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting the upper three-quarters of a person seated in profile, facing slightly away from the viewer. The individual appears to be sitting at a table or desk. The outline of the face is visible without detailed facial features, and the person seems to have their hair styled in a bun. The clothing appears to be modest, possibly a long-sleeved dress or top, with the contour lines suggesting folds and layers. The person is interacting with an undefined object on the table in front of them. The background is minimal, with a faint outline of vertical or horizontal elements that suggest objects in a room.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1890
Medium
black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
2826 × 4855 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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