The drawing “Lady Seated on a Bench Sewing” by Giovanni Boldini represents a mature and significant example of his graphic production. The work depicts a female figure captured in an everyday and intimate gesture, seated on a bench while sewing. In this context, Boldini once again demonstrates his ability for immediate and synthetic observation of reality.
During the First World War, Boldini intensified his graphic activity, favouring drawing as a rapid and essential medium. Consequently, the line appears loose, vibrant and constructed through overlaps, capable of suggesting movement and posture without resorting to meticulous definition. In particular, the figure emerges through a network of energetic and dynamic strokes, typical of his late style, conveying a sense of vitality and naturalness.
Although best known as an extraordinary portraitist of Parisian high society, Boldini always devoted attention also to scenes of everyday life. Therefore, this sheet fits coherently within his research, in which the interest in gesture and spontaneous attitude prevails over the worldly aspect. At the same time, the outdoor setting and the choice of the female subject refer to his French and Mediterranean experience.
Description: Grease pencil on paper, H cm 17.5×10.5.
Notes: Work accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on photograph signed by Vito Doria, 6 June 978. Work archived at Centro Studi Boldiniani – Museo Boldini – Ferrara.
Publication: Work published in ‘Boldini – Unpublished’ – Vito Doria, Ed. Grafis 1982, p. 132.
Hammer Price: € 8.060,00
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