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The Ludovisi Water Carrier

Augustin Pajou

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person standing upright. The person is turned slightly to their right, holding a circular object over their left shoulder with their left hand, while their right arm rests by their side. The facial features are depicted minimally with a forward gaze, and the hair is styled in an updo. The clothing is a long, draped garment cinched at the waist, resembling a classical or ancient style. There are no visible jewelry or personal accessories. The background is plain, focusing solely on the sketched figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1752/1756
Medium
black chalk with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3158 × 4571 px
Public Domain
Yes
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