A female figure measuring a globe

1741

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

A female figure measuring a globe is a 1741 by Maria Anna Angelica Catharina Kauffmann, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Maria Anna Angelica Catharina Kauffmann
When & what style?: 1741 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image shows a drawing of a woman in a long, flowing robe, standing next to a globe. She's holding the globe with one hand and has the other hand on her hip. The globe is on a small pedestal. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she's looking down at the globe. The drawing is done in brown ink on a beige background. There's a thin border around the image. This drawing is by Maria Anna Angelica Catharina Kauffmann, a Baroque artist. You might also like to explore the Victoria and Albert Museum.