A Woman Resting

John Linnell

Associated Names
John Linnell

Artist, British, 1792 - 1882

This image is a detailed pencil sketch showing the head and shoulders of a reclining person. The person's head is tilted back slightly, with facial features including a visible nose, closed eyes, and undefined lips. The hair is depicted with soft lines. The individual is wearing a ruffled garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is minimal with light pencil lines hinting at a surface or pillow. The paper texture and light shading around the figure complete the composition.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 8.1 x 7 cm (3 3/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.116


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mrs. J.P. Linnell, wife of a descendant; (Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1972-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: J Linnell; lower right in graphite: - - 10 - 6

Wikidata ID

Q64582855

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