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Constantin Guys

Woman with Arms Akimbo

19th century
Brush and black and gray wash over traces of pen and brown ink. Laid down.
24.1 × 17.9 cm (9.5 × 7 in)

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In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

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