Two Seated Male Figures

Sir Anthony van Dyck

Associated Names
Sir Anthony van Dyck

Artist, Flemish, 1599 - 1641

The sketch shows two individuals in a seated position, with their full bodies slightly angled towards each other. Their facial features are depicted with simple lines and minimal detail. The hair of the individuals is represented with a few lines. The clothing appears to be long robes or cloaks, characterized by flowing, draped lines. There is no jewelry or specific objects in their hands. The background of the image is plain. The overall atmosphere of the sketch is informal and rough.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Art Market, Munich; purchased 1975 by Julius S. Held; Peter Mark Held; purchased by National Gallery, 1983.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of Ingrid and Julius S. Held, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown; traveling exhibition, 1979, no. 14.

Wikidata ID

Q64631752

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