Juno Seated on the Clouds

early 19th century

Luigi Brenta

Associated Names
Luigi Brenta

Artist, Italian, born 1800

This is a drawing of a reclining figure surrounded by clouds. The drawing features a central figure on a soft, cloud-like surface. Around the central figure are dynamic, swirling lines representing ethereal clouds. The use of sepia tones and fluid linework conveys a sense of motion and otherworldliness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper, squared for transfer

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.5 × 29.5 cm (8 7/16 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.158.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Enrico Cortona, Milan); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper left on mount in graphite: 61

Wikidata ID

Q64594385

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