Sketch of Three Classical Figures, Jacques-Louis David

Sketch of Three Classical Figures

Jacques-Louis David (French) (1748-1825)

Movement: Neoclassicism
Date: c. 1810
Medium: Black chalk on ivory laid paper
Dimensions: 17.8 × 11 cm (sheet)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, United States
Rights: Public domain
Photograph: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

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Drawing Black chalk Man Young man Old man Beard Figure Group Book Tunic Drapery Cape Coat Hand Arm Finger Standing Gesture Hair Loop Sketch Study Sketch Monochrome Paper Inscription Writing Signature Bare feet Foot Head Face Gaze

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