Seated Woman in Profile n.d.

Marco Antonio Franceschini’s "Seated Woman in Profile" is a red chalk drawing of a woman seated in profile. The artist was born in 1648 and died in 1729. The drawing is in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago and measures 295 x 220 mm. The drawing is a study for a larger work and shows Franceschini’s skill in rendering the human figure and drapery. The loose, expressive lines and subtle shading are characteristic of his work. The drawing is a testament to the artist’s mastery of anatomy and his ability to capture the graceful movement of the human form.