Profile (from McGuire Scrapbook) 1804 - 1868

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white dominant colour

black and white format

monochrome colours

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black and white

limited contrast and shading

high tonal contrast

natural form

"Profile (from McGuire Scrapbook)" is a pencil drawing by American artist Shepard Alonzo Mount, created between 1804 and 1868. The artwork is a small, intimate sketch, featuring faint, barely visible lines against a white background, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The simplicity of the composition allows for a focus on the delicate lines and subtle shading, showcasing Mount's artistic skill in capturing the essence of a subject with minimal detail. This drawing is a rare glimpse into Mount's creative process, offering a unique perspective on his artistic development.