Figures in a Storm

Alessandro Magnasco

Associated Names
Alessandro Magnasco

Artist, Italian, 1667 - 1749

This is a drawing of abstract scene with dynamically posed figures. The drawing features multiple figures in a limited palette of shades of brown and touches of blue. The figures appear to be in motion, with swirling lines suggesting movement and energy. The overall style conveys drama and emotion, capturing an action-filled narrative without a specific setting or context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, over red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. William T. Hassett, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.7 x 21.9 cm (12 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.40.1

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 35.

Bibliography

1967

  • Scholz, J. Essays in the history of art presented to Rudolf Wittkower. London, 1967: 239, pl.XXXIV fig.1.

Inscriptions

upper left: 3

Wikidata ID

Q64534030

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