Studies of Legs and Drapery [recto]

c. 1610 - 1620

Abraham Bloemaert

Associated Names
Abraham Bloemaert

Artist, Dutch, 1566 - 1651

This is a drawing of draped fabric and limbs. It features textured fabric and the anatomical elements of legs and arms, depicted with lines and tonal shades. The focus is on the dynamic flow and folds of the clothing, rendered in a reddish-orange hue to accentuate volume and movement. The lower limbs and feet are visible, drawn with anatomical accuracy showcasing muscular structure and foot positioning. The drawing suggests movement based on the placement and orientation of the fabric and limbs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk heightened with white

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 18.5 cm (11 1/8 x 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.71.1.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bolten no. 1052

Associated Artworks

The image comprises multiple studies focusing on figures, with segments highlighting parts such as torsos, limbs, and pieces of clothing. One figure is seated, facing diagonally with hands held up in front, palms open. The facial features are simplified, with defined lines marking the hair. The figure is draped in flowing garments, indicated by sweeping lines and folds. Around the figures are studies of hands and cloth as individual elements. The drawing is on a light-toned background, creating a contrast with the reddish color and white highlights used for dimension and detail.

Studies of Hands and Bending Figures [verso]

Abraham Bloemaert

1620

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(David Tunick, Inc); acquired 1984 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1967

  • Galerie Meissner, Hundert Zeichnungen aus fünf Jahrhunderten, Zurich, 1984: 66.

2007

  • Bolten, Jaap._Abraham Bloemaert c. 1565 - 1651: The Drawings._Leiden, 2007.

Wikidata ID

Q64533205

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