Study of the Figure and Head of Christ in "Christ on the Cross and Mary Magdalene"
The image displays a pencil and ink sketch of a figure, focusing on the upper half of the body. The person's arms are raised slightly, and their facial features are lightly sketched. The body is drawn in detail, emphasizing musculature and form. The background is plain, with some ink shading to suggest texture or shadowing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1879
- Medium
- graphite, brush and black wash, heightened with white chalk on coarse gray paper
- Dimensions
- 3037 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original