Allegorical Figures Seen from Below

Domenico Maria Canuti

Associated Names
Domenico Maria Canuti

Artist, Bolognese, 1620 - 1684

This is a drawing of various mythical or allegorical figures in dynamic poses. The drawing features several figures floating or flying across the composition, with swirling lines and fluid motion. Drapery and rhythmic lines emphasize the figures’ movement. The artist used a reddish sepia tone with soft shading to create the image, adding touches of blue to highlight parts of the garments. The figures are expressive, each carrying out different gestures. The positioning of these figures suggests a scene of mythological significance, with some appearing to hold objects like wings or instruments. The background is minimally detailed, making the figures the focal point of the composition.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

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. 111.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in brown ink: 1847. Dr. (ill. inscr. follows); lower center verso in red chalk: 107; lower right verso in red pencil: 74; in graphite: 123/10 5/7/57 / L / IL; in blue: 107

Wikidata ID

Q64541071

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