Artwork

A young woman walking bare-footed in a landscape, carrying a flower in her right hand and raising her skirts from the ground with her left hand.

A young woman walking bare-footed in a landscape, carrying a flower in her right hand and raising her skirts from the ground with her left hand., by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, 1727
A young woman walking bare-footed in a landscape, carrying a flower in her right hand and raising her skirts from the ground with her left hand., by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, 1727

A young woman walking bare-footed in a landscape, carrying a flower in her right hand and raising her skirts from the ground with her left hand. is a drawing by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Cipriani. It dates from 1727 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This drawing by Giovanni Battista Cipriani depicts a young woman in a natural setting, executed in 1727.

Subject & Meaning

The woman, barefoot and carrying a flower, is shown walking through a landscape, her skirts lifted to reveal her feet. Her calm demeanor and simple attire evoke a sense of serenity and harmony with nature.

Technique & Style

Cipriani's use of drawing techniques captures the delicate movement of the woman and the surrounding landscape. The work's emphasis on naturalistic detail is consistent with the artistic trends of its time.

History & Provenance

Created in 1727 by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, this drawing reflects the artist's skill in capturing everyday scenes with elegance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Artist

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755.