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Study for "Christ Appearing to Mary"

John La Farge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures. One is a crouching figure in profile, kneeling with their hands extended forward. They wear flowing robes and have no visible facial features. The second figure stands upright on the right side, also wearing draped clothing and facing away with unclear facial features. The background is plain, highlighting the interaction between the figures. The artwork is sketched with soft, linear techniques on a parchment-like background.

Artwork Details

Date
1877-1878
Medium
graphite on tracing paper mounted to board
Dimensions
4000 × 3423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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