Two Figures in Classical Dress

Henri-Pierre Danloux

Associated Names
Henri-Pierre Danloux

Artist, French, 1753 - 1809

The image shows a sketched scene with two figures captured from the waist up. The figure on the left is seated, leaning slightly forward, with their head turned to face the standing figure. Their hair is styled in a neat bun, and they have strong, defined facial features. The standing figure has short hair and gently downward-cast eyes. Both figures are dressed in flowing garments. There appears to be no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a mix of dark and light shadings, creating depth and a sense of space, with abstract lines suggestive of a dimly lit room or an atmospheric setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and dark brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.5 x 13 cm (7 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.103.a

Associated Artworks

Partial Studies of Figures

Henri-Pierre Danloux

1753


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 174 (color)(recto only).

Wikidata ID

Q64573689

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