Two Studies of a Standing Woman

Italian 17th Century, early 17th century

The sketch shows two figures in different positions. On the right, a larger figure is depicted standing with their hands gathered at their waist. The facial features are minimal, and the hair is short or tucked back.… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Italian 17th Century ¹
Date: early 17th century ¹
Medium: black chalk on laid paper ¹
Original: 3,344 × 4,483 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Object record, National Gallery of Art

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This is a detailed drawing of numerous figures gathered together. The central figure is handing something to another figure using a crutch. There are additional figures surrounding them, some partially visible. One…

A work made of red chalk, with touches of graphite, on tan laid paper.

This is a drawing of mythological figures in a celestial setting. The figures are gathered in a scene surrounded by clouds and dreamlike scenery. Some figures are adorned with drapery or cloth, while others have wings.

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