Study of a Female Nude

Study of a Female Nude

Alessandro Casolani

1579

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called Study of a Female Nude by Alessandro Casolani. It was made during the Renaissance period. The artist used black and white chalk on blue-green paper to create this work. This medium and technique were commonly used during this time. The fact that it's a study suggests it might be a preparation for a larger work. You can learn more about this style by looking at the movement: Renaissance.

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