Woman with a Dish and Various Classical Figures

1775/80

Jacques-Louis David

Associated Names
Jacques-Louis David
Artist, French, 1748 - 1825
This is a drawing of five mythical figures in a classical style. The figures are sketched with minimal lines, depicting a scene involving interactions between characters. From left to right, the first figure holds a stick and points. The second figure is standing, holding a platter and dressed in detailed attire suggestive of ancient garb. The third figure is seated, holding a staff and is in a relaxed posture, gazing sideways. Adjacent to this figure is another seated individual wearing flowing clothes, also holding a slender object. Lastly, a partially seated figure on the right gestures skyward with one hand. The drawing uses thin, delicate lines to outline the characters, focusing on graceful poses and historical clothing without detailed shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    transfer tracing on oiled laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 14.8 x 36.6 cm (5 13/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.105.1.mmm

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist (sale, Paris, 17 April 1826, under no. 66; withdrawn); Mme. David (sale, Paris, 11 March 1835, under no. 16); purchased by one of David's pupils, Mlle. X (name obliterated);[1] by descent in her family; (Bruno de Bayser, Paris); purchased 1998 by NGA.

[1] According to inscription on flyleaf.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64580210

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