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Studies of a Sower (Illustration for Thomson's _Seasons_)

Thomas Stothard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch with several figures drawn from head to toe. The central figure on the left is in a walking stance, facing right. The figure has minimal facial features and hair details. It shows a nude male form with emphasis on musculature. An additional figure on the right mirrors the left one. Surrounding sketches depict profiles and partial postures. No jewelry or objects are visible in the figures' hands. The background is plain, focusing on the sketches. Other human forms are faintly outlined on the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1791
Medium
graphite and pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4951 × 2727 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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