The image shows a full-length view of a nude individual standing with their legs crossed. They are leaning slightly forward with their left arm resting on their raised right arm, which is bent at the elbow. Their hair is short and dark, and their facial features are soft with their gaze directed toward their hands. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a dark, textured background resembling foliage or a natural environment. Two birds, possibly doves, are on the ground beside the figure, adding to the serene atmosphere. The background is heavily shaded, giving the image a classic,…
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Nude Drinking at a Fountain

William Perkins Babcock (American, 1826 - 1899)

1860s-1870s

Medium
charcoal and black crayon on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 45.09 × 28.1 cm (17 3/4 × 11 1/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Membership Association Fund, 1951)
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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