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Man Pruning a Tree

Edgar Degas

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person climbing a tree. The person is seen from behind, reaching upward along the trunk and branches. The figure is depicted from the head to the upper knees, with one leg slightly bent. The face is not detailed, showing only an outline of the head. The person is wearing a simple outfit. The sketch features additional lines suggesting more branches and the texture of the tree, all drawn in a rough pencil or charcoal style on brown paper.

Artwork Details

Medium
charcoal on two sheets of laid paper joined together
Dimensions
5445 × 7017 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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