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The sketch depicts the upper body of a person, emphasizing the head, shoulders, and chest. The individual appears reclined or leaning back, with their head slightly tilted backward. The facial features are detailed, showcasing closed eyes, a slightly open mouth, and wavy hair framing the face. The drawing includes shaded areas to suggest depth and contour. The background is simple, placing the focus on the person. The sketch is done on textured paper with subtle creases, accentuating its hand-drawn nature.

Bust of a Youth Looking Upward [recto]

Luca Signorelli (Cortonese, 1445/1450 - 1523)

c. 1500 · black chalk partially indented with a stylus on tan laid paper

National Gallery of Art · Woodner Collection, Gift in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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