Who painted Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace?

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace was painted by Francesco Fontebasso in 1739.

Where can I see Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace?

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace?

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is associated with Baroque.

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Museum-quality prints of Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace

Francesco Fontebasso , 1739

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Francesco Fontebasso. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in brown ink: Fontebasso; by later hand, lower left verso in brown ink: Fontebasso; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 113

About this work

Overview

Elegant Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace is a drawing created by Francesco Fontebasso in 1739. It is executed in pen and brown ink on light brown laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a young woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. Her hands are positioned near her chest, and the background is minimally rendered, focusing attention on the subject.

Technique & Style

Fontebasso employed a fluid and expressive style, utilizing cross-hatching to create depth and texture. Overlapping lines build up shadows, giving the drawing a three-dimensional appearance.

History & Provenance

Fontebasso, a Venetian artist influenced by Sebastiano Ricci and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, worked primarily in Venice and later contributed to decorative projects in Saint Petersburg.