The image is a sketch of an abstract representation of a person's upper body and head. The figure is facing right, with the head slightly tilted forward. The facial features are minimally detailed, with emphasis on the outline rather than specific details, and the hair is indicated with simple lines. The figure seems to be wearing a flowing garment, but clear clothing details are not defined. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the figure. The background consists of the texture of the paper and some faint lines and sketches.
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Female Figure (Penitent Magdalene?) [verso]

Attributed to artist Donato Creti (Bolognese, 1671 - 1749)

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sight size: 13.2 x 18.6 cm (5 3/16 x 7 5/16 in.) ; sheet: 14.9 x 20.7 cm (5 7/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Culture
Bolognese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Elizabeth Miles Cooke in memory of Hereward Lester Cooke
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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