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Croquis (Sketch)

Paul-César Helleu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a person kneeling and leaning forward, seemingly touching a surface in front of them with their right hand. Their face is in profile with indistinct features, and they have long hair in a braid. The person appears unclothed, and there are architectural elements in the background. The artwork is minimalist with focus on line work and form, without color or shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
drypoint in black on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8856 × 11566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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