Historical Costumes

1780

Luis Paret y Alcázar

Associated Names
Luis Paret y Alcázar

Artist, Spanish, 1746 - 1799

The image features a sketch of various full-body figures drawn with minimalistic lines. The figures are standing and include both men and women. The facial features are simple and not detailed, with only some outlines hinting at eyes, noses, or mouths. Various hairstyles are shown, with some women having their hair styled in buns or veils, while men are wearing hats. The clothing appears to be historical or formal, with men in coats, breeches, and wide-brimmed hats, and women in long, flowing dresses or cloaks, some with head coverings. One figure is depicted on horseback, showing more dynamic movement. The background is a plain sheet of paper with no additional details or context provided, aside from some lines indicating ground or shadow under the figures.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unknown collector (Lugt 324a). (F. Kleinberger & Co., New York, 1958). Curtis O. Baer [1898-1976]; by descent; gift to NGA, 2005.

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Bibliography

1985

  • Zafran, Eric. M. Master Drawings from Titian to Picasso, The Curtis O. Baer Collection. Exh. cat. Atlanta, 1985: 190, no. 159 (included in a list, with illustrations, of non-exhibited works).

Wikidata ID

Q64594395

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