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Study of a Farmer [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a sketch of the upper portion of a person, showing only their head, shoulders, and a bit of their upper torso. The person is depicted in a resting position, with their left elbow resting on an unseen surface and their head slightly turned to the right. The facial features are lightly sketched, and the person is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The hair is partially shaded under the hat, with minimal detail. They are dressed in a garment with a discernible collar, which could be a shirt. There is no jewelry or other objects visibly held by the person. The background is plain, with no distinct details, focused only on the lightly rendered sketch against an unadorned surface.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1870-1880
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2882 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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