Women and Children at a Fountain

Pirro Ligorio

Associated Names
Pirro Ligorio

Artist, Italian, c. 1513 - 1583

This is a drawing of a group of classical figures gathered around a basin. The sepia-toned image depicts figures draped in flowing garments reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek styles, with an architectural element in the background resembling a balustrade or a similar structure. The scene is framed by ornate, scrolling designs that include mythological creatures. The detailed shading of the robes and the rendering of the figures indicate a focus on classical art techniques. The lower part of the drawing includes an inscription identifying the artist.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, mounted on an old album sheet

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David E. Rust

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32 × 26.8 cm (12 5/8 × 10 9/16 in.)
    sheet with architectural border: 33.9 × 39.4 cm (13 3/8 × 15 1/2 in.)
    mount: 43.2 × 52 cm (17 × 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.137.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir John Charles Robinson [1824 - 1913], London (Lugt 1433). Sir Robert Ludwig Mond [1867 - 1938], London (Lugt 2813a). David Rust, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: PIRRO. LIGORIO. PITT. E ARCH. NAPOL; by later hand, on verson in graphite: 483 (crossed out); 114; 192; 470; 5

Wikidata ID

Q64619704

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