← Delacroix, Eugène

Multiple sketches of human figures are depicted in the artwork. On the left, a full-body sketch shows a figure in loose-fitting clothing with a hood, detailed facial features, and short hair. Below, another sketch shows a figure from the thighs up, with minimal facial features and hair pulled back. To the right, more lightly sketched figures are shown, with one reclining figure and another standing figure in the background. The background is plain with aging marks, emphasizing the human form and posture through a mix of complete and partial contour lines.

Studies for Christopher Columbus

Delacroix, Eugène · French

Medium
pen and brown ink and graphite
Classification
Drawing
Period
1776 to 1800
Image size
3401 × 3427px

Description

Multiple sketches of human figures are depicted in the artwork. On the left, a full-body sketch shows a figure in loose-fitting clothing with a hood, detailed facial features, and short hair. Below, another sketch shows a figure from the thighs up, with minimal facial features and hair pulled back. To the right, more lightly sketched figures are shown, with one reclining figure and another standing figure in the background. The background is plain with aging marks, emphasizing the human form and posture through a mix of complete and partial contour lines.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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