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Studies of a Boy on a Ladder

James Goodwyn Clonney

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two full-body sketches of a person on a ladder. The person is seated sideways on the ladder, holding onto a rung for support. Their facial features are outlined in a side profile view, and they wear a brimmed hat, a buttoned top, and loose-fitting pants. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background includes pencil grid lines and outlines of the ladder structure against a plain backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1840-1850
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2155 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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