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Young Woman Asleep

Paolo Vetri

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a woman's upper body and head in profile. Her head is slightly tilted backward, with closed eyes and calm expression. She has curly hair around her face and is wearing a textured garment draped around her shoulders. There is a suggestion of a ribbon or bow near her neck. The background is composed of cross-hatched lines creating a shaded effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1870s
Medium
pen and black ink with black wash on wove paper
Dimensions
4963 × 7278 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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