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To the left, a secondary figure is sketched in profile, while a smaller, more cursory study of a face appears in the upper right corner. This arrangement reflects the artist's process of capturing immediate impressions and character studies on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Looy's line quality is light and rhythmic, prioritising the gesture and form of the subjects over detailed shading or texture. The paper retains its original tone, providing a neutral ground that allows the graphite marks to remain clear and legible. As a study, the work offers insight into the artist's method of documenting his surroundings. It avoids the artifice of formal portraiture, opting instead for a direct, honest representation of the people he encountered. 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