Nude Female Figure [verso]

17th century

Italian 17th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

The image is a pencil and chalk drawing of a seated nude figure in a side profile. The individual is seated on a draped fabric or cushion, with one knee bent. The figure's head is turned away from the viewer, appearing to hold or adjust a piece of fabric or towel on their head. The person's long hair flows down the back. The detailed drawing captures the curves and lines of the human form. The backdrop is simple, with textured lines suggesting drapery or movement for added depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk heightened with white chalk

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 28.6 cm (17 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8889.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a male figure seated on a surface, facing away from the viewer. The person is in a dynamic seated position, with one arm bent upwards and the other resting behind on the surface. The figure has long hair tied up, detailed musculature, and is unclothed. A drapery is visible under the figure. The background is plain, drawn in red chalk on beige paper. There are no visible jewelry or objects.

Nude Male Figure [recto]

Italian 17th Century

1600

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown PA; gift 1943 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center in graphite: [Nassini.]

Wikidata ID

Q64578984

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