Standing Woman Holding a Scroll

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian

Artist

The image shows a person standing in a dynamic pose. The face is outlined with serene features. The clothing is detailed with flowing lines and shading. The arm is extended sideways, holding something. The figure is against a plain background with a monochromatic palette and highlights showing light and shadow on the form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and wash with white gouache over black chalk on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dian Woodner

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.5 x 11 cm (6 7/8 x 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.38.9

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dian Woodner, New York; gift to NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64578972

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