Étude d’une figure drapée

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, vers 1750

This is a drawing of a draped garment. The drawing features a garment that appears to be loosely fitted, with visible folds and creases that suggest a soft and voluminous fabric. The lines are drawn with a reddish-brown tone. The emphasis is on the natural flow and folds of the fabric as it gathers around the waist. The technique showcases a study of texture and form, capturing the way light interacts with the fabric's surface. There is an attention to detail in how the garment's folds are rendered, giving a sense of movement or potential motion.
Artiste
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Datation
vers 1750
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Sanguine sur papier vergé
Dimensions
24,2 × 16,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a draped garment. The drawing features a garment that appears to be loosely fitted, with visible folds and creases that suggest a soft and voluminous fabric. The lines are drawn with a reddish-brown tone. The emphasis is on the natural flow and folds of the fabric as it gathers around the waist. The technique showcases a study of texture and form, capturing the way light interacts with the fabric's surface. There is an attention to detail in how the garment's folds are rendered, giving a sense of movement or potential motion.

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo