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The image displays a drawing featuring a partial view of a figure's face, focusing on the person's head and shoulders turned slightly to the right. The individual has delicate facial features and their hair is styled intricately with curls and a possible bun, adorned with decorative elements. They are wearing clothing with a ruffled collar. Next to this portrait is a drawn figure of a mythical or classical character, shown in a reclining position with an arm raised above the head, draped in flowing fabric. The background is a textured paper aged with hints of wear, showcasing these sketches in red chalk or a similar medium, giving the illustration a classical ambiance. Some text is visible in the top portion but is partially obscured and difficult to read. The bottom right corner of the image has a patch of similar paper, adding an element of restoration or preservation to the artwork.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
A Portrait of a Queen and a Study of a Woman Seated on a Cloud; verso, Sleeping Figure
Simone Cantarini
- Medium
- red chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- sheet: 15.2 x 19.3 cm (6 x 7 5/8 in.) (the lower right corner cut out)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 2009.70.91
- Credit line
- Joseph F. McCrindle Collection
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Baroque
- Seated figure
- Woman
- Cloud
Provenance
Joseph McCrindle [1923-2008], New York; Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.
Inscription
by artist, upper right in red chalk: Regina [T?] [?] / Uxor
Watermarks
partial watermark visible (not deciphered)
NGA object ID 143807. 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.