Description
Although trained in Florence, Boscoli spent several influential years in the 1580s working in Rome, where one of his favorite occupations was the study of classical monuments. This drawing is characteristic of Boscoli's very best studies of Roman statuary; the clear crisp presentation of drapery, and of light and shadow became his trademarks.
Provenance
George Michael Moser (1706-1783, not in Lugt), London [inscription]; sold, Hutchins, London, March 17-27, 1783, Moser sale. Sold by Christopher Comer, Ky. and London, to the Art Institute, 1985.
Accession Number
104232
Medium
Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, over traces of black chalk, on buff laid paper, laid down on ivory laid card
Dimensions
19.7 × 13.8 cm (7 13/16 × 5 7/16 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. William O. Hunt