Caricature of Two Women Seen From Behind
late 18th century
Medium
Pen and gray ink, brown and gray wash
Dimensions
6 1/8 x 7 11/16 in. (15.6 x 19.6 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.508
Tags
Art Historical Context
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's *Caricature of Two Seen From Behind*, created in the late 18 century, captures the playful spirit of Venetian Rococo draftsmanship. The son of the renowned fresco master Giambattista Tolo, Domenico was a master of expressive drawings, often infusing them with humor and satire. This intimate sheet, measuring just 6 1/8 x 7 11/16 inches, depicts two women viewed from behind, their exaggerated postures and flowing garments hinting at lighthearted commentary on fashion or social graces of the era. Rendered in pen and gray ink with brown and gray wash, the work showcase...
About the Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · 1727–1804
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) was a Venetian painter, printmaker, and draftsman whose career spanned the twilight of the Rococo era. Born on August 30, 1727, in Venice as the eldest son of the celebrated Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, he worked both in his father's shadow and as a significant independent artist who developed a distinctly earthbound and humanistic vision. Domenico's importance...