Two Draped Figures

Cherubino Alberti

Associated Names
Cherubino Alberti

Artist, Roman, 1553 - 1615

This is a drawing of two abstract figures. The image shows two figures standing and dressed in flowing garments. The figures are sketched with loose, expressive lines. There is a contrast between the two figures in terms of detail; the figure on the right is drawn with more clarity and distinction, while the figure on the left appears more abstract and ethereal. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and iron gall ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.8 x 17.3 cm (9 3/8 x 6 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.8.a

Associated Artworks

The image displays a full-body sketch of a person standing. The person is positioned slightly turned to the left, with their hands clasped together at the waist. The facial features lack detail, and the person has short hair. They wear a long draped garment, possibly a robe or cloak, creating a layered look. The sketch is done in ink and possibly graphite on textured paper, showing preliminary lines and shading. There is no visible jewelry, and the person is not holding any objects. The background is plain, consisting of the textured paper, with a faint outline of a second figure drawn to the left.

Draped Figure with a Staff

Cherubino Alberti

1553

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2012

  • Grasselli, Margaret M., and Arthur K. Wheelock, Jr., eds. The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art. Washington, 2012: 178 (color)(recto only).

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right in graphite: 2[8?] (cut off)

Wikidata ID

Q64539811

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