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A Painter's Studio with a Model Wrapped in Japanese Silk

Louis Emile Adan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated on a red folding chair, with her upper body turned towards an easel to the right. Her arms are crossed over her chest, and she has an elegant updo with loose strands framing her face. She is draped in a blue fabric with a floral pattern. Surrounding her are several large books or portfolios, and some sheets of paper are scattered on the floor. In the background, there is a lightly sketched image on the wall, a guitar hanging next to a framed picture on the left. The setting appears to be an artist's studio, with a plain wall and a wooden floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1890s
Medium
black chalk, watercolor, and gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
3322 × 4694 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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