The image features a woman's upper body, with closed eyes and a serene expression. Her hair is elegantly styled and she is partially clothed, with fabric draped across her shoulders and arms. Surrounding her are several cherubic figures with small wings. One cherub rests its head on her shoulder, while others are positioned playfully around her arms. The background is abstract with flowing, textured shading, creating a sense of depth and movement. The artwork appears to be a detailed sketch emphasizing the interaction between the woman and the cherubs.
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Nude with Cherubim

William Perkins Babcock (American, 1826 - 1899)

1860s-1870s

Medium
charcoal on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 49.85 × 38.1 cm (19 5/8 × 15 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
Adult profiles and older: its museum's description or title mentions nudity. How works are placed

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