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Study of a Draped Figure

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a human figure, focusing on the lower half of the body. The person is lying down, with the torso slightly twisted and bent knees. The face is not visible, and the hair cannot be seen. The person is draped in a piece of cloth that falls naturally around the body, with one foot partially visible at the lower left of the image. The sketch does not show any jewelry or objects being held. The background is a plain, light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
1920-1925
Medium
charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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