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The Artist's Sister, Marie von Kalckreuth

Leopold von Kalckreuth

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up of an individual's upper body and head. The person is in a reclining position, with their head resting on a surface that suggests a pillow. Their facial features are detailed with lightly shaded lines depicting a serious expression and direct gaze from their eyes. The hair is short and loosely textured with subtle shading to suggest volume. Their clothing, drawn with light lines, appears to be a ruffled or frilled garment at the collar. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held in the image. The background is minimal, composed of simple pencil lines that suggest the outline of a pillow or cushioned surface surrounding the head, with no other distinct features or elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1897
Medium
graphite on heavy wove paper
Dimensions
4627 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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