The Model and the Figure (La sculpture monumentale)

The Model and the Figure (La sculpture monumentale)

Paul Gavarni

1852

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a woman with dark, curly hair, dressed in a dark robe with a white collar, holding a pencil in her right hand. She is positioned in front of a white, draped figure, which appears to be a sculpture. The background features a dark curtain. The woman's gaze is directed upwards, and her posture suggests that she is engaged in the act of drawing or sketching. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation and creativity. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Romanticism movement, you might want to look into the art of Gavarni, Paul.

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