Homer and Calliope
1786
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1786
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a muscular old man sitting on a low stool, holding a scroll. Next to him is a younger woman in a draped robe, looking toward him. The background is plain, with just a few faint lines for depth. The artist used chalk and wash to build up the shapes, focusing on the figures’ poses and textures. The man’s wrinkles and the woman’s flowing hair are drawn with quick, confident strokes. Next, look up Conca, Tommaso to see more of his work.
