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Studies for "The Unveiling of Truth"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a figure in a kneeling position, viewed from the back. The individual has their left knee on the ground and the right knee raised, with both arms extended upwards and slightly outwards. Short hair is sketched following the contour of the head. The figure does not have any clothing depicted. In the background, on the right side, there is a detailed sketch of a person's head from the back, focusing on the flow of wavy hair. The background is a plain, textured paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1922-1925
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
6386 × 4903 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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