Artwork
Study of a Standing Woman

Study of a Standing Woman is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Italian 18th Century. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The work titled *Study of a Standing Woman* is a drawing executed with brush and black ink, enhanced by areas of white heightening on a brown-washed paper support. The composition presents a single female figure in a standing pose, rendered in a monochromatic palette that emphasizes line and form over color.
Technique & Style
The artist employed brushwork to lay down fluid black ink strokes, creating the figure’s outline and internal details. Selective application of white pigment highlights specific planes, adding dimensional contrast against the warm, brown-washed ground. This combination of ink and heightening reflects a traditional drawing approach, focusing on gesture and tonal variation within a limited medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Italian artist carved bronze figures in the 18th century, blending myth and motion in metal.


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