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Several figures drawing sketch

Dimensions
29.0 x 43.0 cm
Several figures drawing sketch. Charcoal drawing, highlighted in white chalk, representing several figures: (from left to right :) male figure, facing slightly three quarters to the right, head turned back, with the right hand hugs a sheep; on the right, on top, another male figure, half-body, with her back turned three-quarters to the right, extends her arms, joining her hands; below, another male figure, half-body, three-fourths to the right, has his gaze directed to the right arm, bent, and whose hand is closed; to the right, above, a handheld study holding a wire; the same hand gesture, more contained is repeated below in the black female figure (very thick lips), which is turned three quarters to the left; in the same direction, below, a figure represented in full body, with long and wide robes, frontal, with head slightly inclined to the right; at the right end of the paper, above and half height, studies of heads (two). Outstanding from the drawing is the study of light, marked with white chalk and highlighted by the charcoal shadows on the opposite side of each figure; and still the study of the hand holding the wire. In the upper left corner a spot of coal, a vestige of the act of sharpening the pencil.

Questions & Answers

In which movement and which era is "Several figures drawing sketch" by Domingos António De Sequeira placed?

"Several figures drawing sketch" belongs to the Neoclassicism movement, and its creator worked in the Early-Modern era.

What emotion does the Neoclassicism work "Several figures drawing sketch" convey?

Within the Neoclassicism movement, "Several figures drawing sketch" is recorded with a reflective tone.

How intense are the colors in "Several figures drawing sketch" by Domingos António De Sequeira?

The color intensity of "Several figures drawing sketch" is vivid. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

Domingos António De Sequeira (1768 – 1837)

Domingos António de Sequeira (1768-1837) was a leading Portuguese Neoclassical painter renowned for his historical scenes, allegorical works & decorative frescoes. Discover the legacy of this influential artist from Lisbon.

Machado de Castro National Museum (Coimbra, Portugal)

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About this artwork

Quick Facts

  • Notable elements or techniques: Study of light, charcoal shadows
  • Location: Machado de Castro National Museum
  • Year: 1833
  • Artist: Domingos António de Sequeira
  • Artistic style: Academic/Sketch Study