The image shows a person sitting on the ground, seen from the side in a seated position with the profile view of the upper half of the body visible. The person is focused on writing or drawing in a book or notebook held in their lap. Their head is slightly bowed forward, and their face is partly obscured by shading. They are wearing a cap with a band and have long hair tied back. Their clothing includes a long dress or cloak with sleeves and is loose-fitting, with a ribbon or sash tied around the waist. The background shows a grassy area and vague outlines of structures or landscape features.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1870
- Medium
- graphite and charcoal with gouache on gray wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2893 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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