Study of a Female Nude

Alessandro Casolani

Associated Names
Alessandro Casolani

Artist, Sienese, 1552 - 1606

The drawing depicts a full-body portrait of a person standing with a slight contrapposto pose, with one leg crossed over the other. The person is shown nude, with both arms raised and hands appearing to be wrapping or holding something over their head. The facial features are delicately drawn, with a serene or neutral expression and slightly wavy hair. There is no clothing, but there appears to be some fabric or element they are interacting with above their head. The background of the drawing is a plain, textured surface without any distinct features or objects. The drawing is bordered by a double frame that adds an outline to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white chalk on blue-green paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 34.1 x 13.8 cm (13 7/16 x 5 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.44.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Herman Shickman Gallery, New York); acquired 1971 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:201.

Wikidata ID

Q64534023

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