Study of Courtesans

c. 1840-1850

Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Associated Names
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Artist, American, born Germany, 1816 - 1868

This is a drawing of various figures in a classical setting. The scene shows individuals within an architectural structure reminiscent of classical or medieval architecture, complete with arches and columns. The figures are engaged in an act of giving or receiving, with one figure seated on the ground, accompanied by a child. Another figure is kneeling, holding an object that appears to be a helmet or container. The attire of the figures is detailed, with flowing robes, armored elements, and ornate patterns. The background features architectural details and statues. The drawing conveys a narrative, rich in period details and settings.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Rear Admiral Eugene Henry Cozzens Leutze (son of the artist), New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1917; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

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Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 33, no. 238.

Wikidata ID

Q64559340

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