Portrait of a Standing Lady
1734
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1734
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Standing Lady is a 1734 ink by John Vanderbank, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a woman in a long dress with a ruffled collar, standing in front of a table. Her dress is loose-fitting, with a low neckline and buttons down the front. The woman's hair is pulled back, and she wears a headpiece. The background is simple, with a few lines suggesting a room or outdoors. The woman's pose is formal, with her weight on one leg and her arms at her sides. The drawing is done in brown ink, with bold lines and expressive strokes. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artistic style of this drawing, look up the Baroque movement.
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