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Study for "Casts from Antique Sculpture: The Parthenon"

James Henry Moser

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a sculpture depicting a reclining male figure. The sculpture appears to be made of a solid material like stone or plaster, suggested through shading techniques in the sketch, which is predominantly executed in shades of grey pencil on paper. The figure is partially draped and muscular, with a relaxed posture. Behind the figure are additional sketches, including a dynamic scene of two figures on horseback and a smaller sketch of a standing figure to the left, also in a classical style. The word "CASTS" is written across the center of the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
graphite with pen and black ink on paperboard
Dimensions
2651 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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