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Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine
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Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine

19th century
Description

Italian/French 19th century, or earlier, sanguine drawing of a young woman. The drawing is mounted in a simple frame and is under glass. Very well executed.

Dimensions - 40 x 29 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Sanguine Portrait Drawing to the 19th Century.

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SA1166836
Description
Italian/French 19th century, or earlier, sanguine drawing of a young woman. The drawing is mounted in a simple frame and is under glass. Very well executed.

Dimensions - 40 x 29 cm

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Sanguine Portrait Drawing to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166836
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair.
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Archive I A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair.

Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine

Archive II A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair. View II
Archive III A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair. View III
Archive IV A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair. View IV
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A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair.
Portrait of a Young Woman - Antique Sanguine
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A classical red chalk sanguine drawing depicting the portrait study of a young woman looking upward with soft curly hair.
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  • ObjectDrawings & Sketches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialSanguine Chalk, Paper
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsCross-hatching, Upturned gaze, Curly hair, Soft shading
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This nineteenth-century Renaissance Revival drawing renders a portrait study of a young woman using sanguine chalk on paper. The artwork depicts a subject with an upturned gaze, soft curly hair, and expressive facial features, executed with delicate cross-hatching and soft shading that creates gentle transitions of light and shadow across the face and neck. Rendered entirely in a warm terracotta red hue, the composition captures an emotional expression of contemplation or yearning. Fine lines delineate the wavy locks framing the forehead and cheeks, while denser hatching builds depth around the jawline and shadows. The piece measures 49 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 1 cm deep overall. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, this drawing hangs effectively on a narrow wall space to add classical character to an interior. The Renaissance Revival style brings a traditional academic quality to domestic spaces, pairing well with period furniture, wood panelling, and traditional decorative schemes. The framed study integrates smoothly into galleries of works on paper, historical portraiture, or traditional salon-style arrangements. It requires dry indoor placement away from direct sunlight to preserve the delicate chalk media on paper over time.

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Sanguine refers to a drawing medium produced from natural earth pigments containing iron oxide, producing warm reddish-brown tones. Popularised during the Italian Renaissance by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, sanguine became a favoured medium for life studies and expressive anatomical portraits due to its soft blending qualities.

Traditional sanguine works are created using natural mineral chalks composed of hematite and clay, applied to laid paper or vellum. Artists frequently utilised stump blending tools, white highlights, and layered cross-hatching to build subtle skin tones and depth.

Authenticity is evaluated by inspecting the paper substrate for historical watermarks, chain lines, and natural age-related foxing or oxidisation. Scholars also analyze the spontaneous nature of the chalk strokes, compositional underdrawings, and evidence of historical mounting techniques.

A classic red chalk drawing provides warm tone contrast when framed in a minimalist oak or dark wood moulding. Displaying these studies within a modern gallery wall, a panelled library, or positioned above a console table adds timeless visual interest to modern schemes.

Chalk drawings should be framed behind UV-filtering protective glass using acid-free, archival mounting materials to prevent discoloration. Because unfixed chalk remains prone to smudging and atmospheric moisture, the artwork must be displayed in a humidity-controlled environment away from direct sunlight.
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