In Praise of Modesty

1879

Hans von Marées

Associated Names
Hans von Marées

Artist, German, 1837 - 1887

The image shows a sketch of two full-body figures. One figure is seated on a textured surface with a serious expression. The other figure stands in a contrapposto position with raised arms, appearing to be in motion. Both figures are nude with different hair styles. The background features a lattice with intertwined foliage.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing of a group of figures. The composition includes figures sketched in a rough style using red chalk or crayon. In the foreground, there is a seated figure seen from the back, depicted slightly larger than the others. Behind and around this figure, other figures are shown interacting in various poses. The lines are quick and sketchy, conveying dynamic movement and an informal study. The drawing captures a sense of intimacy and fluidity, focusing on the human form in a shared space.

The Golden Age I

Hans von Marées

1879

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist. Conrad Fiedler [1841-1895], Munich; his heir, Mary Balling [1854-1919], Partenkirchen. (sale, Christie's, London, 21 June 1991, no. 66); Wolfgang Ratjen, Munich; purchased 2007 by NGA.

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Exhibition History

2010

  • German Master Drawings from the Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, 1580 - 1900, NGA, 2010, no. 109.

Bibliography

1909

  • Meier-Graefe, Julius. Hans von Marées, Munich, 1909: no. 423 and 423A, ill. p. 329.

1980

  • Gerlach-Laxner, Uta. Hans von Marées: Katalog seiner Gemälde. Munich, 1980: 166, under no. 145.

1999

  • Zeichnungen aus fünf Jahrhunderten: Eine Stuttgarter Privatsammlung. Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Graphische Sammlung. Ostfildern-Ruit, 1999: 252, under no. 131, note 7.

2003

  • Vignau-Wilberg, Thea. Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Neue Pinakothek, München, Gemäldekataloge. Vol. VIII, Deutsche Künstler von Marées bis Slevogt. Munich, 2003: 211 (recto), 198 (verso).

Inscriptions

at lower left in graphite (partially erased): B; at lower right: 7 3052; below that: 5; and in the corner: 7210; verso at lower left: B

Markings

PM

Wikidata ID

Q64573029

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