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Croquis (Two Arabian Figures)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two figures positioned slightly side by side from about the knees up. The figure on the left is wearing a head covering and robes, with facial features that are not distinctly detailed. The figure on the right has more defined features, wearing a headscarf and loosely draped clothing. Both figures are holding objects in their hands. The background of the image is plain, presented in a sketch-like style with no distinct features, focusing attention on the two figures. The entire composition is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme, likely using etching techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1865
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4756 × 3219 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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