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Seated female figure on a cloud, gazing upwards, 1600-1675 (black chalk with white bodycolour on blue paper)
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Seated female figure on a cloud, gazing upwards, 1600-1675 (black chalk with white bodycolour on blue paper)
7394148 Seated female figure on a cloud, gazing upwards, 1600-1675 (black chalk with white bodycolour on blue paper) by Italian School, (17th century); 32.1x25.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s): Anonymous Italian
Display: black chalk with white bodycolour on blue paper, laid down
Dimensions: h x w: sheet 32.1 x 25.8 cm
Associated place(s): place of creation: Europe); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 32103264
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
17th Centuries Heaven Preparatory Drawing Preparatory Sketch Sat Down Study Drawing 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Only One Person Seventeeth Century
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This black chalk drawing on blue paper depicts a seated female figure delicately perched on a cloud, her gaze directed towards the heavens above. Created by an anonymous Italian artist during the 17th century, this artwork measures 32.1x25.8 cm and is housed in the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. The ethereal quality of this piece is enhanced by the use of white bodycolour to highlight certain areas, creating a sense of luminosity against the deep blue background. The figure's posture exudes serenity and contemplation, suggesting a connection with spirituality or religious devotion. Although we do not know the identity of this mysterious woman, her presence evokes a sense of grace and elegance. Her attire reflects the fashion trends prevalent during that era in Italy, showcasing intricate details and flowing fabrics. The inclusion of clouds in the composition adds an element of mystique and suggests that she exists within a celestial realm. Perhaps she represents an angelic being or symbolizes transcendence from earthly matters. This exquisite sketch offers us a glimpse into both artistic techniques employed during this period as well as cultural influences shaping Italian artistry at that time. It serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and allure found within works from centuries past.
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