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Reclining Female Nude

Gioacchino Banfi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure, likely female, seen from the back in a reclined position with her upper body visible. She leans forward with her arms resting on a surface covered in fabric. Her head is turned slightly to the side, and her facial features are not clearly shown. Her hair is dark and styled, possibly with a headband. The figure is nude, with a piece of fabric covering part of her lower body. She appears to be in a relaxed or resting posture. The background is dark and heavily shaded, emphasizing her form. There is a band or bracelet on her arm. The artwork is created in a sketchy style, resembling a sketch or etching with fine lines for texture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1878
Medium
etching on laid paper [proof]
Dimensions
6197 × 5213 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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