A Female Nude [verso]

Domenico Tintoretto

Associated Names
Domenico Tintoretto
Artist, Venetian, 1560 - 1635
Jacopo Tintoretto
Artist, Venetian, 1518 or 1519 - 1594
The image shows a sketch of a reclining male figure. Parts of the body are drawn, showing a muscular arm and torso, as the figure lies on his side facing upwards. Facial features are barely visible, and no clear hair details are shown. The sketch lacks detailed clothing, outlining only the body's form. A cross-shaped mark is present to the left of the figure. The background is a plain, slightly textured surface with a light gray tone and faint discolorations and marks.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.7 x 23.6 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.10.6.b

Associated Artworks

This is a sketch of a person in a crouched position, supported by one knee and one outstretched arm. The person's facial features are not detailed. The hair is curly or wavy, following the curve of the head. The clothing appears loose-fitting with visible folds and creases. The background is plain, with the focus on the charcoal figure on lightly-toned paper.

A Kneeling Man Holding a Staff [recto]

Jacopo Tintoretto
1560

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in black chalk: X

Wikidata ID

Q64541081

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