Figure Studies

Federico Barocci

Associated Names
Federico Barocci

Artist, Italian, probably 1535 - 1612

This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is standing on the left, displaying a muscular build and a strong stance. The figure on the right is kneeling and reaching upwards with their right arm. The sketch is done in a loose, gestural style with visible contours. The background is neutral, highlighting the interaction between the two figures.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Maurice de Marignane, Paris (Lugt 1872); Prof. Julius S. Held, Old Bennington, VT; Peter Mark Held; NGA purchase in 1983.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 107.

1978

  • The Graphic Art of Federico Barocci: Selected Drawings and Prints, Cleveland Museum of Art and Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, 1978, no. 47.

1990

  • Julius S. Held, Drawings from His Collection. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University, New York, 1990, no. 3 (checklist only).

Bibliography

1978

  • Smith, Graham. "Federico Barocci at Cleveland and New Haven." The Burlington Magazine 116 (May 1978): 333.

Wikidata ID

Q64561226

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