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Woman and Putto with a Memorial Portrait

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a seated figure with background elements. The figure is draped in fabric, seated with an outstretched arm and head turned upward. The lines are expressive and loose, suggestive of motion and grace. In the background, there is another faintly sketched figure within a circular shape and a cherubic form. The drawing captures movement and emotion, typical of a preliminary sketch or study.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black chalk and pen and ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4482 × 3091 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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