Artwork
Seated Woman (recto)
Seated Woman (recto) is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Antoine Toussaint de Chazal. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left in black chalk: [not deciphered] 13 / avant 9 1/2
About this work
Overview
Seated Woman (recto) is a drawing by Antoine Toussaint de Chazal, dated to around 1815, executed in black and white chalk on blue laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman seated on a low stool, turned slightly away from the viewer, with her head resting on one hand in a contemplative pose, wearing a loose, flowing dress.
Technique & Style
The work features black and white chalk lines on a blue paper background, with a red chalk grid indicating it was likely a study for a larger, scaled-up painting. Chazal's attention is drawn to the subject's posture and the rendering of clothing folds.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1815, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
As a study, Seated Woman (recto) reflects 19th-century artistic practices where drawings served as preparatory steps for larger, often more elaborate, paintings.
Legacy
The drawing's significance lies in its representation of Chazal's artistic process and attention to detail in figure studies, contributing to the broader understanding of his oeuvre.
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Artist & collection
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