Pastoral Scene

Italian 18th Century

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This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with two figures near a well. The drawing depicts a well with a woman seated to the left, her body facing towards a man standing to the right. The woman appears to be holding something close to her chest. The man is barefoot, leaning on the well with one hand, and holding a staff in the other. Their garments have intricate folds and drapery emphasizing the texture and movement. Behind them is a stone wall adorned with plants, and towering trees fill the background. The use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified collector (iQ, Lugt undescribed); Seiferheld and Co., New York; William B. O'Neal, [1907-1994] Charlottesville, VA, January 1968; gift to NGA, 1991.

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Exhibition History

1968

  • XVI, XVII, XVIII, and XIX Master Drawings, Bianchini Gallery, New York, 1968, no. 17 (as Pierre Mignard).

Bibliography

1993

  • National Gallery of Art. Drawings from the O'Neal Collection. Exh. cat. Washington, 1993, checklist p. 97 (reproduced p. 90).

Wikidata ID

Q64579029

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