Who created "A Young Woman Seated in a Chair"?

A Young Woman Seated in a Chair was created by Central Italy in 17th century.

When was "A Young Woman Seated in a Chair" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "A Young Woman Seated in a Chair"?

A Young Woman Seated in a Chair is Pen and brown ink on paper washed with light brown.

Is "A Young Woman Seated in a Chair" in the public domain?

Yes, A Young Woman Seated in a Chair is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Young Woman Seated in a Chair

Central Italy

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink on paper washed with light brown

Dimensions

9 x 7 1/16 in. (22.9 x 17.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Culture

Central Italian

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.258

Tags

Women

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, created in 17th-century Central Italy portrays a young woman seated gracefully in a chair. Rendered in pen and brown ink with a light brown wash on paper, the work measures just 9 by 7 inches, suggesting it may have served as a quick study or preparatory sketch. The medium allows for fluid lines that capture the folds of her clothing and the subtle tilt of her head, evoking a sense of quiet introspection typical of figure drawings from the period. In the Baroque era, Central Italian artists often used such ink-and-wash techniques to explore light, shadow, and human form...

A Young Woman Seated in a Chair

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