Saint Denis

c. 1885

Michel Dumas

Associated Names
Michel Dumas

Artist, French, 1812 - 1895

The image shows a sketch of a male figure standing with one leg slightly forward and both arms raised. In his right hand, he holds a cross. The figure has detailed facial features, including a beard and long hair. The figure is not wearing clothing, except for a partial loincloth. The background is plain paper with faint grid lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tracing paper, laid down and squared for transfer

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Faya Causey in memory of Philip Conisbee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 53 × 27.5 cm (20 7/8 × 10 13/16 in.)
    mount: 56.8 × 32.2 cm (22 3/8 × 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.184.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Faya Causey, Washington D.C; gift to NGA in 2013

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64614695

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