A Seated Man Holding a Tablet

Carlo Maratta

Associated Names
Carlo Maratta

Artist, Italian, 1625 - 1713

The image depicts a male figure in a seated position, facing forward. The figure is drawn in a dynamic pose, with their torso turned slightly to the left. The person's head is tilted to the right, looking upwards. The face shows defined features such as cheekbones, a jawline, and a nose. The person has short to medium wavy hair. The figure appears muscular and is drawn nude. The right hand holds a large rectangular object, while the left arm extends outward with the hand pointing forward. There are no visible accessories or items being held. The background is a plain blue-gray textured surface, with the figure and objects outlined in a reddish-brown hue.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk with white heightening on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39 x 27 cm (15 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.5.1


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by other hand, lower right in brown ink: Carlo Maratti; center verso in black ink: [illegible] Nessner(?); lower left verso in graphite: 7

Wikidata ID

Q64538068

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