The Cape of Pinzon

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, circa 1838

The image is an artistic drawing showing a person from behind. The drawing focuses on the upper body, with minimal details on the head and unfinished lower legs. The person stands with one hand on the hip. Facial features are not depicted, and the hair blends into the unfinished details. The person wears a draped garment over the shoulders with soft folds for texture and movement. The visible hand on the hip shows details of the clothing's texture and creases. In the background, there is a faint sketch of a similar draped garment seemingly for further exploration by the artist. The scene is set against a plain blue-green backdrop.
Artista
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datazione
circa 1838
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
brown and black chalk heightened with white chalk and pastel on blue board
Dimensioni
40,7 × 35,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image is an artistic drawing showing a person from behind. The drawing focuses on the upper body, with minimal details on the head and unfinished lower legs. The person stands with one hand on the hip. Facial features are not depicted, and the hair blends into the unfinished details. The person wears a draped garment over the shoulders with soft folds for texture and movement. The visible hand on the hip shows details of the clothing's texture and creases. In the background, there is a faint sketch of a similar draped garment seemingly for further exploration by the artist. The scene is set against a plain blue-green backdrop.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850