
Historical Costumes
Paret y Alcázar, Luis · Spanish
1780
- Medium
- pen and black ink on laid paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1776 to 1800
- Image size
- 3218 × 4990px
Description
The image features a sketch of various full-body figures drawn with minimalistic lines. The figures are standing and include both men and women. The facial features are simple and not detailed, with only some outlines hinting at eyes, noses, or mouths. Various hairstyles are shown, with some women having their hair styled in buns or veils, while men are wearing hats. The clothing appears to be historical or formal, with men in coats, breeches, and wide-brimmed hats, and women in long, flowing dresses or cloaks, some with head coverings. One figure is depicted on horseback, showing more dynamic movement. The background is a plain sheet of paper with no additional details or context provided, aside from some lines indicating ground or shadow under the figures.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).