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Studies for a Scene from Dante's "Inferno"

Sir George Hayter

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person in a dynamic pose with expressive lines. The figure is crouching or advancing, with one knee bent and one leg behind. The face shows a concentrated expression, with furrowed brows and an intense gaze. The individual's hair is covered by a cap or headpiece with flowing lines. The person wears a loose tunic with long sleeves, a belt, and a hip pocket. They are holding a staff in their left hand. The background includes a small sketch of other figures in a landscape, along with a detailed profile of a head and cursive text at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3411 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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