Published by 19th c.
Seller: Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Art / Print / Poster
monogram WDG (illustrator). '[MONOGRAM ON WALL: WDG]'Interior or courtyard view of a group of five young women wearing traditional caps and aprons, holding books/bibles. Their expressions are calm and focused, suggesting a devotional or ceremonial setting. Architectural detail in background, with initials carved into stone. We found similarity in women clothing of the women orphanage in Amsterdam.Made by monogram WDG after own design.Medium: Pen and washed ink on wove (vellin) paper.Sheet size: 21 x 27 cm (8.27 x 10.63 inch). Image size: 21 x 27 cm. (8.27 x 10.63 inch).19TH-CENTURY DRAWING, DUTCH WOMEN, RELIGIOUS PROCESSION, TRADITIONAL DRESS, BOOK HOLDING, SEPIA DRAWING, FEMALE PORTRAIT GROUP, DEVOTIONAL ART | PCO-EXPO-DRAWINGSBACKGROUND INFORMATIONSource: unknown, to be determined.Biography engraver: We have not been able to determine the make of this drawing. On the rear suggestions are made for W D. Gier and W.D. Graauw. Any input appreciated. Condition: very good, given age. Very clean and well-preserved sheet. Minor edge toning. No tears or stains. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.