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The image shows a partial body sketch of an older man playing the violin. The man is positioned facing slightly to the left with his upper body visible, and he holds a violin under his chin. His facial features are depicted with a wide-open mouth and a focused expression, and he has short hair. He wears a loose-fitting garment suggested by sketch lines. The man's hand is holding the violin bow, showcasing a dynamic pose as part of his performance. The background is plain.

Study for "Toning the Bell"

Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838 - 1909)

c. 1874 · brush and brown ink wash over graphite on laid paper

National Gallery of Art · Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Florence Heywood, 1968)

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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