Artwork
Giuseppina Massimi, Principessa Lancellotti di Lauro
Giuseppina Massimi, Principessa Lancellotti di Lauro is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Joseph von Führich. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:at upper right in graphite: Lancelloti/gelb blasse farbe/Schwarze Haare; verso in graphite: W253 1827-29/[partially erased]: Portr Massimi
About this work
Overview
Giuseppina Massimi, Principessa Lancellotti di Lauro is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Josef von Führich in 1828, depicting a woman's face and shoulders in a simple, understated manner.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified by the surname 'Lancellotti' at the top, is likely a noblewoman, though the unadorned dress and absence of jewelry suggest a focus on personal portrayal over social status.
Technique & Style
Executed in light, sketchy lines with minimal shading, the drawing conveys a sense of spontaneity, resembling a study or intimate sketch rather than a formal portrait.
History & Provenance
Created in 1828 by Josef von Führich, specific details about the drawing's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided.
Context
The drawing's emphasis on emotional sincerity and simplicity aligns with the principles of Romanticism, an art movement that valued expressive, personal, and often subdued representations.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph von Führich (fully Josef Ritter von Führich) (9 February 1800 – 13 March 1876) was an Austrian painter, one of the Nazarenes. He painted religious pictures almost exclusively. Führich acquired his greatest fame as a draughtsman.
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