
Woman in Toga [verso]
Robert, Hubert · French
probably c. 1754/1765
- Medium
- graphite on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 2733 × 4493px
Description
The sketch displays a full-length figure of a person standing in a gentle, fluid pose. The individual is shown in a classical draped stance, with one arm extended forward and the other near the chest. The facial features are softly sketched, with a slightly tilted head. The person's hair is styled in a swept-back manner. They are dressed in traditional draped garments with no visible jewelry or objects held. In the background, a lightly sketched architectural element or column is visible. The image is drawn in soft pencil on a plain background, highlighting the lines and folds of the clothing.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).