A heavily draped figure, seated, facing left draws upon a slanted surface resting in his lap. At left, a long pole supports the lamp illuminating the writing surface, leaving much of the figure in shadow. Date: 1800–1820. Dimensions: 34.5 x 23.5 cm (13 9/16 x 9 1/4 in.). Medium: black chalk on heavy wove paper. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, An Artist Drawing by Lamplight, 1800–1820 (CH 18113367)
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