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.
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Bust of a Youth Looking Upward [recto]

Luca Signorelli (Cortonese, 1445/1450 - 1523)

c. 1500

Medium
black chalk partially indented with a stylus on tan laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 22.5 x 17.7 cm (8 7/8 x 6 15/16 in.)
Culture
Florentine
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Woodner Collection, Gift in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
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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