Seated Young Woman
17th century
Medium
Red chalk, framing lines in black chalk
Dimensions
8-1/4 x 6-3/4 in. (21.0 x 17.1 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Frits and Rita Markus Fund, 1998
Accession Number
1998.150
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About this artwork
"Seated Young Woman" by Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (Dutch) from 17th century represents an important work in drawings. Created in red chalk, framing lines in black chalk, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. This drawing provides insight into artistic process. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into artistic practices and cultural context. It demonstrates the evolution of artistic expression and technical methods during this period. Held i...