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A Leg and a Pig's Head

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a human figure in a side-profile view from the upper thigh down, including one leg. The figure appears to be standing. Facial features, hair, clothing, or specific objects are not detailed. Surrounding the figure are additional light sketches of an animal head and abstract shapes. The background has a lightly speckled paper texture, indicating this may be from a sketchbook or similar document.

Artwork Details

Date
1616/1617
Medium
pen and brown ink with red chalk and graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4315 × 3134 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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