Description
Seated Female Figure-Angelo Comolli-1910s ItalianCharcoal Drawing
An original charcoal drawing on laid paper from theportfolio of Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949), created circa 1911-1913during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston. The academic figurestudy depicts a seated nude woman in profile, posed on draped fabric. Carefulmodeling, layered hatching, and softly blended charcoal describe the figure’sanatomy, weight, and three-dimensional form.
Angelo Comolli was a Milanese painter, muralist,architectural decorator, and longtime professor at the Accademia di Brera, bestknown for his large-scale decorative projects and accomplished preparatoryfigure drawings.
The sheet is unsigned. The laid paper bears an L.BERVILLE / FRANCE watermark. The drawing is in fair condition. The sheet showsage-related discoloration, handling marks, creases, and scattered minor marks.There are tears, small losses, and irregularities along the edges, with morepronounced losses along the left edge. Pinholes from previous mountings arepresent near the margins, together with remnants of earlier mounting or repairtape. A vertical tear extends inward from the lower edge. Unframed. Pleaserefer to the pictures for condition.
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Details
• Medium: Charcoal on laid paper
• Artist: Angelo Comolli
• Title: Seated Female Figure Study
• Date: Circa 1911-1913
• Marks: L. BERVILLE / FRANCE watermark
• Provenance:
– Lion andUnicorn, Hollywood, FL, US
• Framing: Unframed
• Dimensions: 24.75 x 18.75 in
• Condition Report: Fair condition; age-relateddiscoloration, handling marks, creases, scattered minor marks, edge tears andlosses, pinholes from previous mountings, remnants of earlier mounting orrepair tape, and a vertical tear extending inward from the lower edge; unframed
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Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
