Studies of Figures [verso]

Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier

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Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier

Artist, French, 1743 - 1824

The image features multiple figures. In the foreground, there is a sketch of a woman in a seated position, reclining slightly with her arm extended to the side. Her face is turned downward, and she has styled hair with a headpiece, draped in flowing garments. Below her, another figure is lying down with outstretched arms. To the right, a standing woman is depicted, looking forward with her hair tied back and wearing layered fabric around her torso. In the upper corners, there are two small circular sketches with faint outlines of figures. The background is lightly shaded, drawing attention to the figures.

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Artwork overview

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The drawing shows a full-body sketch of a person seated, with their upper body slightly turned to the side and their head tilted downward. The individual's facial features are delicately outlined, with an emphasis on closed eyes and a serene expression. The hair is styled in an updo, with a small decorative element or bow near the top. They are draped in flowing garments that fall smoothly over the contours of their body, while their right hand holds an object close to them, and their left hand rests on their lap. The background features faint sketch lines suggesting an outdoor setting, with trees and clouds. There are no visible jewelry or detailed objects held by the person.

Seated Angel in a Landscape [recto]

Anicet-Charles-Gabriel Lemonnier

1743


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Herman Shickman Gallery, New York); purchased by Christian Humann; The Christian Humann Foundation, Paris, 1981; gift to NGA, 1996.

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Wikidata ID

Q64535904

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