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Three Figures Seated in a Meadow, Seen from the Back

late 19th century

French 19th or 20th Century

Associated Names

French 19th Century

Artist

French 20th Century

Artist

The image shows three individuals sitting side by side, facing away from the viewer. They are wearing wide-brimmed hats that cover their faces. Only the backs of their heads and upper bodies are visible. The background is textured and shaded, indicating an outdoor setting. The style of the drawing is sketch-like with soft, smudged lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

charcoal on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe
Dimensions

overall: 11.5 x 15.7 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1974.8.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. William B Jaffe [1904-1972]; bequest 1974 to the NGA.

Associated Names

Jaffe, William B.

Bibliography

1974

Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:216.

Wikidata ID

Q64570812

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