Tobias and the Angel

c. 1780

Martin Johann Schmidt

Associated Names
Martin Johann Schmidt

Artist, Austrian, 1718 - 1801

The image shows two figures in a sketch on a textured, brown background. The figure on the left is depicted from the waist up, leaning forward on one knee with one hand on the ground. This figure has wavy hair and is wearing a flowing garment. The second figure on the right is shown in full, standing with a dynamic posture. This figure appears to have wings and is holding a long staff. Both figures are sketched with delicate lines and shading against a minimal background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with white heightening on buff laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.2 x 21300 cm (10 11/16 x 8385 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.53.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Sotheby's London, 23 January 2008, no. 184); (via David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2008 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64596739

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