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Study for "The House that Jeff Built"

David Claypoole Johnston

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing a group of people depicted in full body. The people are standing in an informal cluster, with minimal facial details and varying head coverings. The clothing is depicted in a loose style, with men in long coats and hats and one woman in a long dress and bonnet. The background suggests an outdoor market or gathering space, with a tent or booth structure in the center. Some individuals appear to be holding flat, rectangular items.

Artwork Details

Date
1863
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3967 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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