Bust of a Woman in an Extravagant Costume

1560/1600

French 16th Century after René Boyvin or Pierre Milan

Associated Names
French 16th Century

Artist

René Boyvin

Artist After, French, c. 1525 - 1598 or c. 1625

Pierre Milan

Artist After, Italian, active 1545 - 1557

This is a drawing of a composite figure with two conjoined faces, one feminine and the other masculine. The figure is adorned with various organic and artistic elements such as leaves, flowers, fruits, and a lion. The intricate details include textures of flowers, a flowing beard, and ornate fabric. The profile is framed by natural elements and stylized attire, showcasing detailed line work and shading techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16 x 12.2 cm (6 5/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.4 x 13.6 cm (6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.4.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Hill-Stone Inc., New York); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76335897

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