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Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Edme Bouchardon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a reclining human figure drawn with anatomical accuracy. The person is lying on their back, with their torso angled slightly upward and legs bent at the knees. The head is turned away, hiding the facial features. The musculature and contours of the body are detailed with shading, emphasizing the human form. The surroundings include a textured surface, potentially a fabric, adding to the interplay of light and shadow. There are no visible accessories or held objects, and the background has a subtle pattern for a three-dimensional effect.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1785
Medium
chalk manner printed in red on laid paper
Dimensions
5249 × 4005 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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