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This is a drawing of a seated figure. The drawing depicts a detailed muscular figure seated on a surface, draped with fabric. The figure's body is outlined with strong lines emphasizing the contours and musculature, particularly the upper body and outstretched arms. The fabric naturally folds around the figure, highlighting the seated posture. The drawing is placed on a grid, indicating it may be a preparatory sketch or study. The medium used seems to be graphite and white chalk on toned paper, providing depth and dimension to the figure.
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This is a drawing of a seated figure. The drawing depicts a detailed muscular figure seated on a surface, draped with fabric. The figure's body is outlined with strong lines emphasizing the contours and musculature, particularly the upper body and outstretched arms. The fabric naturally folds around the figure, highlighting the seated posture. The drawing is placed on a grid, indicating it may be a preparatory sketch or study. The medium used seems to be graphite and white chalk on toned paper, providing depth and dimension to the figure.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Elderly Man in Classical Drapery

Roman 18th Century

Date
18th century
Medium
black and white chalk with stumping on oatmeal paper, squared for transfer
Dimensions
overall: 30 x 43.2 cm (11 13/16 x 17 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2003.45.1
Credit line
William B. O'Neal Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Roman
  • Seated figure
  • Fabric
  • Portrait
  • Man
Provenance

Carlo Argentieri (Lugt 486b, Unidentified). Pier Giulio Breschi (Lugt 2079b, Unidentified). Janos Scholz. (sale, Sotheby's New York, 21 January 2003, no. 68); (via Jean-Luc Baroni, London); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Inscription

by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 328 765; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: LANFRANCO

NGA object ID 127333. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.