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Etude de femme

Lapierre

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's head and part of the upper torso. The person is depicted in a slightly angled position, looking upward and to the left. The facial features are expressive, with a hint of a smile, prominent cheekbones, and softly arched eyebrows. The person has voluminous, dark, wavy hair that frames their face and falls around the shoulders. There is no visible clothing or accessories. The sketch is rendered in a style that blends the figure into the neutral-toned background, giving the appearance that the person is emerging from the surrounding texture. The surrounding area is filled with sketch-like strokes that add depth to the image. The artwork is signed near the top left with a small, detailed monogram.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in green-black on japan paper
Dimensions
8886 × 11926 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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