Study of a Standing Woman
Italian 18th Century · Italian
- Medium
- brush and black ink with white heightening on brown washed paper
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1651 to 1700
- Image size
- 2544 × 5340px
Description
The image shows a person standing upright. The individual has a solemn expression, delicate features, medium-length hair, and is wrapped in flowing cloth. Their hands are visible holding the fabric close to their chest. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain, accentuating the figure and detailing of the drapery. The artwork is presented on a light-colored mount contrasting with the sepia-toned drawing.
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).