Woman Carrying a Tray

1527/1530

Master F.P.

Associated Names
Master F.P.

Artist, Italian, active mid 16th century

This is a drawing of a robed figure. The image depicts a classical figure with dynamic flowing drapery. The figure is reaching forward, while the drapery curves around the body. Bold lines define the figure and drapery on a textured background. The shading and line work suggest an illustrative style, contributing to the energy and motion within the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on blue paper

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1977.46.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 23

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1977

  • Paper in Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1977, no. 102.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65575050

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