Young Woman with a Bowl, Seated Outdoors

1733

Johann Justin Preissler

Associated Names
Johann Justin Preissler

Artist, German, 1698 - 1771

The image shows a full-body depiction of a figure in a seated position, reclining against a stone surface. The figure's head is turned slightly towards the viewer, with softly defined facial features. The hair is styled in an updo with waves falling around the face. The clothing is draped in a classical style, featuring flowing robes with a dual color scheme of white and warm orange. The person has one arm resting on the stone behind them and the other arm is outstretched, holding a shallow dish or plate. The background features informal sketching of foliage and rock formations, giving the impression of an outdoor setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black, red, and white chalks over graphite on blue wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.3 x 62.9 cm (18 1/4 x 24 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.49.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie de Bayser, Paris); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in black chalk: No.13. IIP. d.1733

Wikidata ID

Q64582049

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