An Elderly Man in Classical Drapery

18th century

Roman 18th Century

Associated Names
Roman 18th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a seated figure. The drawing depicts a detailed muscular figure seated on a surface, draped with fabric. The figure's body is outlined with strong lines emphasizing the contours and musculature, particularly the upper body and outstretched arms. The fabric naturally folds around the figure, highlighting the seated posture. The drawing is placed on a grid, indicating it may be a preparatory sketch or study. The medium used seems to be graphite and white chalk on toned paper, providing depth and dimension to the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white chalk with stumping on oatmeal paper, squared for transfer

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 43.2 cm (11 13/16 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.45.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carlo Argentieri (Lugt 486b, Unidentified). Pier Giulio Breschi (Lugt 2079b, Unidentified). Janos Scholz. (sale, Sotheby's New York, 21 January 2003, no. 68); (via Jean-Luc Baroni, London); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 328 765; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: LANFRANCO

Wikidata ID

Q64629636

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