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Allegorical Figure

French 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, with their head slightly tilted downward and a serene expression. The hair is styled with hints of a headdress, and the clothing drapes loosely. The person appears to be cradling or resting against a rounded object. The sketch features soft lines and shading to outline the figure, set against an unadorned background with a central oval shape framing the figure.

Artwork Details

Medium
red chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3144 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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