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A spirited 19th-century Continental pen and ink wash drawing on laid paper, depicting a bearded patriarchal figure, his robes sweeping …
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A spirited 19th-century Continental pen and ink wash drawing on laid paper, depicting a bearded patriarchal figure, his robes sweeping in dynamic folds as he gestures commandingly toward the heavens, accompanied by attendant putti. The composition recalls the vigorous figural manner of Italian Baroque masters such as Giovanni Battista Tiepolo or Luca Giordano, whose late 17th- and early 18th-century drawings inspired countless 19th-century academic copies and Grand Tour reinterpretations.
Executed with fluid brown ink and sepia wash, the work captures the tonal energy and atmospheric vitality characteristic of Tiepolo’s Venetian school, emphasizing chiaroscuro contrasts and rhythmic movement. The artist demonstrates an understanding of draftsmanship that bridges study and homage, suggesting a trained hand well-versed in Old Master techniques.
Presented under glass within a mid-19th-century carved walnut frame with a repeating oval bead-and-reel border, the drawing retains its period character and soft patination. The reverse bears remnants of an early paper label from a previous collection or framer.
Such drawings were highly sought-after by Grand Tour travelers and collectors seeking tangible connections to the grandeur of Baroque Rome and Venice. They often served as instructional or devotional images, bridging the line between academic study and fine art.
Measurements: 15.625 in w x 13.635 in h (framed).
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- Dimensions
- 15.62ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 13.62ʺH
- Styles
- Grand Tour
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pen and Ink
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Minor wear commensurate with age. Some wear to frame, paper has some small areas of loss to edges. Minor wear commensurate with age. Some wear to frame, paper has some small areas of loss to edges. less
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