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Study for "The Landing of Columbus"

John Vanderlyn

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a full-body sketch of a nude male figure standing upright. The person has one hand on the hip and the other holding a staff. The facial features show a focused expression with eyes looking slightly to the side, a straight nose, closed lips, short dark hair combed back. There is no clothing, highlighting the natural tones of the skin. Another hand holding the staff is seen in a larger scale. The background is plain with light shading for depth, without added elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1842
Medium
charcoal, wash, and crayon on laid paper
Dimensions
3153 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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