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One of Niobe's Daughters

Augustin Pajou

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a woman's full body in a side profile. She has a slender face, hair styled neatly, and is dressed in flowing garments. Her posture is slightly forward-leaning, with her head turned to the side. Her left arm is lowered with the hand by her side, standing on a slightly inclined surface. The background is minimally detailed with subtle shading. An inscription is visible at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1752/1756
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3222 × 4318 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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