The image depicts a sketch of a person from the waist up, drawn in a side profile. The person seems to be seated with their head slightly tilted downward, looking at an object in their hands. The facial features are delicately outlined, with the nose and lips faintly suggested. The hair is loosely sketched and falls gently around the head. The clothing is implied through light lines, indicating a simple garment. The person appears to be holding a book or paper. The background is plain with the texture of the paper, without any additional elements.
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Woman in Profile

John Flaxman (British, 1755 - 1826)

Medium
graphite
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 10.5 x 6.9 cm (4 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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