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Bust of a Young Girl

Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketched portrait of a person's upper body in profile facing left. The individual's head is slightly tilted downwards, and their neck and shoulders are visible. The facial features are delicately etched, with a prominent nose and closed lips. The hair is styled neatly, pulled back and away from the face. There are no specific clothing details visible. The sketch is enclosed within an irregular rectangular form, with shading and cross-hatching around the figure. The background is plain and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
etching on Japan paper
Dimensions
10211 × 13052 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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