Two Grieving Angels (verso)

1821

Johann Evangelist Scheffer von Leonhardshoff

Associated Names
Johann Evangelist Scheffer von Leonhardshoff

Artist, German, 1795 - 1822

The image shows two figures in an art sketch. The figures are in a leaning position, facing each other. Both have curly hair and detailed facial features. They wear flowing garments, and there are sketches of hands, with one holding a palm branch. The background is plain, highlighting the figures' outlines.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image is a detailed pencil drawing of a person lying on their side. The individual is in a relaxed pose, possibly sleeping, with their body curled and arms under their head. Their face appears serene with closed eyes, a gentle expression, and medium-length curly hair. The person is wearing flowing garments, resembling historic or religious attire. They are depicted on grass with faint hills or mountains in the background. The style is classical with a subtle and delicate composition.

Saint Cecilia

Johann Evangelist Scheffer von Leonhardshoff

1821

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. August Heymann [b. 1857], Vienna. Bernhard Funck [1895-1993], Munich; acquired 1974 by Wolfgang Ratjen, Munich; purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1909

  • Ausstellung für christliche Kunst, Düsseldorf [venue unknown], 1909,, no. 154.

1977

  • Johann Evangelist Scheffer von Leonhardshoff 1795 - 1822, Historisches Museum, Vienna, 1977, no. 91.

1981

  • I Nazareni a Roma, Galleria nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome, 1981, no. 119.

2010

  • German Master Drawings from the Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, 1580 - 1900, NGA, 2010, no.

Inscriptions

verso: at upper center in graphite on the angels' hands: hand/detto/hand; at bottom right: Ausstellung/Belveder geben [gehen?]

Wikidata ID

Q64581957

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