Who painted Figure Studies?

Figure Studies was painted by Salvator Rosa in 1644.

Where can I see Figure Studies?

Figure Studies is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Figure Studies?

Figure Studies is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Figure Studies

Salvator Rosa , 1644

Figure Studies is a drawing by the Baroque artist Salvator Rosa. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Figure Studies is a drawing created by Salvator Rosa around 1644. It features two sketches of figures on a single sheet of paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a seated and a standing figure, both dressed in attire suggestive of an earlier era. The sketches appear to be studies of human posture and form.

Technique & Style

Executed in a simple, economical style using dark brown ink on light brown paper, the drawing showcases Rosa's ability to capture the essence of his subjects with minimal lines.

History & Provenance

The drawing is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Rosa, a versatile artist known for his work in multiple mediums, was active in Naples, Rome, and Florence during the Baroque period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Salvator Rosa

Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into…