T. WALLIS (1794-1892), Garment study, Pencil Trajan Wallis (1794 Florence - 1892 ): Garment study on a reclining female nude, 19th century, Pencil Technique: White heightened Pencil on Paper Date: 19th century Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Verso: Indication of a female nude study to the left; numbered: 12"" Keywords: garment study, antique drapery, drapery, pleated garment, pleats, shading, skirt, 19th century, Romanticism, Fashion, Italy, Size: Paper: 45,6 cm x 30,0 cm (18 x 11,8 in)

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