Artwork
Lady in a Landscape (recto)

Lady in a Landscape (recto) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Dosso Dossi. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1980.195.a
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Lady in a Landscape is a drawing by Dosso Dossi, created around 1521. It is a representative work from his time as court artist to the Este Dukes of Ferrara and Modena.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a solitary woman in a landscape, her face and body turned to the right. The scene is characterized by a dream-like quality, blending elements of the natural world with a human figure.
Technique & Style
The image is executed in a sketchy style, with visible lines and shading that create a sense of depth and volume through the use of chiaroscuro. The artist's technique contributes to the overall atmospheric effect of the drawing.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni di Niccolò de Luteri, better known as Dosso Dossi (c. 1489–1542) was an Italian Renaissance painter who belonged to the School of Ferrara, painting in a style mainly influenced by Venetian painting, in…

















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