A Portrait of a Queen and a Study of a Woman Seated on a Cloud; verso, Sleeping Figure

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image displays a drawing featuring a partial view of a figure's face, focusing on the person's head and shoulders turned slightly to the right. The individual has delicate facial features and their hair is styled intricately with curls and a possible bun, adorned with decorative elements. They are wearing clothing with a ruffled collar. Next to this portrait is a drawn figure of a mythical or classical character, shown in a reclining position with an arm raised above the head, draped in flowing fabric. The background is a textured paper aged with hints of wear, showcasing these sketches in red chalk or a similar medium, giving the illustration a classical ambiance. Some text is visible in the top portion but is partially obscured and difficult to read. The bottom right corner of the image has a patch of similar paper, adding an element of restoration or preservation to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15.2 x 19.3 cm (6 x 7 5/8 in.) (the lower right corner cut out)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.91


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph 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: 179 (color).

Inscriptions

by artist, upper right in red chalk: Regina [T?] [?] / Uxor

Watermarks

partial watermark visible (not deciphered)

Wikidata ID

Q64631700

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