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Nude Female Figure [verso], by Italian 17th Century, chalk, 1601

Nude Female Figure [verso]

Italian 17th Century

1601

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Nude Female Figure [verso] is a 1601 chalk by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Italian 17th Century
When & what style?
1601 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a seated woman drawn in red and white chalk. Her body turns slightly to the side, one arm resting on her knee and the other behind her back. The lines are loose but confident, with some areas left lighter to show shadows. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to capture her pose and movement. The red chalk stands out against the pale background, making the figure pop. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style used drama and energy in art.

About the artist

Portrait of Italian 17th Century
Artist

Italian 17th Century

This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.

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