Seated Boy with Head Down

late 18th century

Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié

Associated Names
Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié

Artist, French, 1735 - 1784

The image shows an illustration of a person sitting down in a relaxed position. The person leans slightly to one side with one hand on the ground and the other hand near their knee. Their head is slightly bowed, with their facial features subtly depicted. They wear a large hat covering much of their face, along with a long coat, trousers, and shoes. The background is minimalistic with faint shading, providing a contrast to the person's figure. The drawing is monochromatic, emphasizing lines and shadows.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gray wash on laid paper, on an old mount

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Donald Stone

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.1 × 22.2 cm (6 3/4 × 8 3/4 in.)
    mount: 22.2 × 30 cm (8 3/4 × 11 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.40.61

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Donald Stone, New York [1942 - 2020]

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in wash: Lépicié

Markings

D & C BLAUW (with hunting horn in shield)

You may be interested in

Loading Results