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Study for Figure above "Music"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person seated on a circular platform or sphere. The person is depicted from head to toes, with one leg bent and the other extended. Their upper body is leaning slightly back, with their left arm raised and right arm resting on the bent knee. The person has a short hairstyle and facial features, including defined cheekbones. They are wearing form-fitting shorts and there is no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is plain, focusing on the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1919-1920
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3032 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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