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Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)
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Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)
824148 Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 54.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha Hess as Silence (recto). Henry Fuseli (Johann Heinrich Fussli) (1741-1825). Pencil and white chalk on buff paper. 54.5 x 33cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 22314018
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Arm Resting British Art British Art On Paper Buff Paper Bust Length Chalk Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Draped Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Etude Female Garment Finger Fingers Fuseli Fuseli Henry 1741 1825 Fussli Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand On Mouth Hand Raised Headscarf Henry Fuseli Johann Heinrich Fussli John Henry Fuseli Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Leaning On Elbow Looking Up Mounted On Paper On Paper Pencil Pencil Drawing Pensive Poetic Pose Posed Posing Position Quarter Length Recto Romantic Art Romantic Era Romanticism Silence Silent Studies Thought Verso White Chalk Without Words Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking
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The captivating print titled "Martha Hess as Silence" showcases the exquisite artwork of Henry Fuseli. The image depicts a figure from the nineteenth century, Martha Hess, deep in contemplation. Her headscarf adds an air of elegance to her close-up portrait style, while her fingers delicately rest on her draped arm. Fuseli's masterful use of pencil and white chalk on buff paper brings out the fine details in this quarter-length study. Martha is posed with her elbow leaning on a surface, creating a sense of relaxation and introspection. Her attire reflects the fashion of the late eighteenth century, adding to the historical charm of this piece. The artist skillfully captures Martha's pensive expression and thoughtful hand gesture, inviting viewers to contemplate alongside her. This drawing serves as an etude or study for Fuseli's larger body of work. Mounted on paper and presented in black and white, this photograph allows us to appreciate every intricate line drawn by Fuseli during the Romantic era. It highlights his talent for capturing human emotion through posture and gestures. As we gaze upon Martha Hess as Silence, we are transported back to a time when silence was cherished and deep thought was valued. This 19th-century portraiture exemplifies British art at its finest—evoking a sense of tranquility within us all.
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