Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Blaas. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1843 drawing, Untitled, is a work on paper by the Spanish artist Blas de Prado, created during a period when collectors were documenting earlier Spanish masters.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a long dress and coat, with her head bowed and hands clasped, conveying a sense of modesty and reserve.
History & Provenance
Blas de Prado, active in the 16th century, was trained by Alonso Berruguete and worked on altarpieces and court portraiture, including a commission for the Emperor of Morocco.
Context
The drawing is part of a broader tradition of European draftsmanship, reflecting 19th-century collectors' efforts to document the work of earlier Spanish artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Blas de Prado, or Del Prado, was a Spanish painter, who was born in the vicinity of Toledo, about 1540, and was a scholar of Alonso Berruguete.
