Who painted Roman Statue of a Standing Woman?

Roman Statue of a Standing Woman was painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1786.

Where can I see Roman Statue of a Standing Woman?

Roman Statue of a Standing Woman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Roman Statue of a Standing Woman?

Roman Statue of a Standing Woman is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of Roman Statue of a Standing Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Roman Statue of a Standing Woman

Jacques-Louis David , 1786

Roman Statue of a Standing Woman is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jacques-Louis David. It dates from 1786 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in unknown hand, lower left in ink: azzo giustiniani; inlater hand, upper center verso in graphite on mount: 12 (encirc led)

About this work

Overview

Jacques‑Louis David’s drawing, titled Roman Statue of a Standing Woman, dates from 1786. Executed on laid paper, the work combines red chalk with a brown wash to delineate a solitary female figure rendered in a classical pose.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a woman standing in a flowing robe, her head turned toward the right. The drapery is modeled with naturalistic folds, emphasizing the graceful contour of the neck and the serene bearing of the figure.

Technique & Style

David employs red chalk to outline the anatomy and fabric, while a brown wash adds tonal depth and a sense of volume. The handling of line and wash reflects the academic drawing practices of the late eighteenth century, with attention to chiaroscuro that hints at Baroque influences without fully embracing its theatricality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1786, the drawing belongs to David’s early period, preceding his revolutionary political works. It remains in a private collection, having been documented in the artist’s catalogue raisonné and referenced in scholarly studies of his preparatory studies for larger compositions.

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Artist

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris on 30 August 1748 into a bourgeois family; his father died in a duel when the boy was nine, and a maternal uncle guided his education.