Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"

probably c. 1856

Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

This is a drawing of a reclining figure beside a pedestal. The image features a sketch of a figure lying down, leaning against a small column or pedestal. The figure appears to be draped in loose fabric, with delicate lines suggesting folds and contours of the material. Behind the figure, there are faint lines hinting at additional forms or structures. The background is plain. The letters "S A S M" are inscribed in faint writing on the pedestal or nearby surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 16.2 x 17.2 cm (6 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6202

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bernard B. MacGeorge [1845-1924], Glasgow, (Lugt 394); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "SASNM" center right composition, graphite, artist's hand. "Study of a detail in the etching / of San Francisco by C. Meryon / LD 73." verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d). "BM" ( Bernard MacGeorge collector's stamp) verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 394).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64538730

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