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Preliminary Sketch for "The Passage" (La Traversee)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The sketch shows two individuals. One person is depicted in a side profile, standing upright with their face partially obscured as they are bent forward. This individual has short hair and wears what seems to be a long coat, with one hand resting on the head of a cane they are holding. The second person is facing forward, with minimally detailed facial features and hairstyle. They are holding an umbrella over their shoulder, covering part of their back. Both figures appear to be dressed in similar long overcoats. The background consists of abstract, curved lines, suggesting movement or wind, with no distinct environmental details depicted.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7084 × 8500 px
Public Domain
Yes
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