4530 European School – Portrait of the Actor Grigneu – Ink and Wash Drawing – 19th Century
This stylized ink and wash portrait shows the actor Grigneu in profile, wearing a theatrical hat and a stiff ruffled collar characteristic of the early Baroque period. The figure’s sharply defined nose, curled mustache, and elongated silhouette lend the drawing a caricatural quality, suggesting a comic or grotesque stage persona. The handwritten label reads "Grigneu – Prosperchem 1603," possibly referencing a historical role or imagined reconstruction of an actor active in early 17th-century French or Flemish theater.
Executed in fluid ink with tonal wash, this drawing belongs to the 19th-century tradition of theatrical studies that documented or reimagined past performers. It was likely created by an anonymous artist interested in stage costume, physiognomy, or the preservation of historical character types, often used in scenography or academic studies.
Artist or Maker:
European School (Anonymous)
Dimensions:
approx. 21 cm x 25 cm
Medium:
Ink and wash drawing on paper
Date:
19th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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