Lot Essay
The present studies demonstrate Alma-Tadema’s masterful understanding of drapery. Here his academic training is evident, even as he depicts the costume of ancient Egypt.
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Two studies of skirts and tied scarves for 'The Contrary Oracle', one with nude studies (verso)
Details
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, O.M., R.A. (Dronrijp 1836-1912 Wiesbaden)
Two studies of skirts and tied scarves for 'The Contrary Oracle', one with nude studies (verso)
both with indistinctly inscribed initials, one with inscription 'for the Contrary Oracle'.
pencil, red and white chalk on buff paper
11 ½ x 10 ½ in. (29.2 x 26.7 cm.); and 11 ¾ x 7 ¼ in. (29.9 x 18.5 cm.)
(2)
Two studies of skirts and tied scarves for 'The Contrary Oracle', one with nude studies (verso)
both with indistinctly inscribed initials, one with inscription 'for the Contrary Oracle'.
pencil, red and white chalk on buff paper
11 ½ x 10 ½ in. (29.2 x 26.7 cm.); and 11 ¾ x 7 ¼ in. (29.9 x 18.5 cm.)
(2)
Provenance
The artist.
Edmund Gosse, from whose family acquired by the family of the present owner in the 1920's or 1930's
and by descent.
Edmund Gosse, from whose family acquired by the family of the present owner in the 1920's or 1930's
and by descent.