Standing Woman
1730
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1730
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Standing Woman is a 1730 chalk by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing with one hand resting on her hip. She wears a long, flowing dress with a high neckline and puffy sleeves, looking confident. The background is plain, so all focus stays on her pose and the soft folds of her clothing. The artist used red and white chalk to create light and shadow, giving the drawing a warm, earthy tone. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a sketch rather than a finished piece. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and movement in art.
