Eugène Devéria

French, 1805 - 1865

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The image depicts an upper-body sketch of a person facing to the right in profile. The person has their hands clasped together in front of them. The individual's face shows a sloping forehead, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. Their hair is styled back neatly with loose curls at the back, and they are wearing a garment with puffed sleeves and a wide neckline. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is plain.
Eugène Devéria, Study of an Angel, 1838/1840, graphite on wove paper, Diane A. Nixon Fund, 2018.63.1

Study of an Angel

Eugène Devéria · 1838/1840 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.63.1
The woman in the image is seated on a stone bench with lush foliage in the background. She has dark brown, wavy hair, a serene expression, and wears a white dress with lace details covered by a dark coat. She rests her head on her hand, eyes closed. A cushion with tassels is next to her.
Eugène Devéria, Woman Seated in a Bower, watercolor with gum arabic over traces of graphite on wove paper, Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2004.166.12

Woman Seated in a Bower

Eugène Devéria · watercolor with gum arabic over traces of graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.166.12