A Seated Nude

Italian 17th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of two faceless figures in a dynamic posture. The figures are rendered in reddish-brown chalk on paper. One figure is seated on a low platform or block, while the other appears partially obscured behind the first figure. The focus is on the muscular structure and form of the figures, likely intended for study or practice in rendering human anatomy. The use of line and shading highlights the details and contours of the muscles and limbs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk with incising on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40.4 x 25 cm (15 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.28.b

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of a scene with a winged creature. The artwork depicts a figure riding a large, winged creature. The creature has outstretched wings, and the figure is holding onto its mane or neck. Below them are two other figures, one holding a staff or rod. The scene is drawn in a sketchy and dynamic style with emphasis on movement and form. The background is mostly blank, emphasizing the main subjects. The lines are precise.

Ganymede

Italian 17th Century

1600

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2012

  • The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2012, 50-51, no. 14 (verso not exhibited)(entry by Lara Langer).

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right in red chalk: G.[ri?]; by later hand, lower right in pen and black ink: [H?]599; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: [?]:D:; by later hand, upper left in graphite: [Not deciphered]

Watermarks

shield

Wikidata ID

Q64579008

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