Untitled - Nude Drawing of Julia Marlowe

Drawing

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Edward Martin Taber Family Collection

Nude Drawing of a Woman: A graphite drawing of a standing nude woman. The woman is partially bent over, with her hands resting on her leg, above the knee. Her face is drawn in profile and she is looking down. She has thick, dark hair, pinned in a low bun at the base of her head, and she has slightly curled bangs that cover her forehead. The woman's back is bent and rounded, and she is posed with her left leg extended slightly forward.
Nude Drawing of a Woman

A graphite drawing of a standing nude woman. The woman is partially bent over, with her hands resting on her leg, above the knee. Her face is drawn in profile and she is looking down. She has thick, dark hair, pinned in a low bun at the base of her head, and she has slightly curled bangs that cover her forehead. The woman's back is bent and rounded, and she is posed with her left leg extended slightly forward.

Name/Title

Untitled - Nude Drawing of Julia Marlowe

Entry/Object ID

S.001.F.103.G.18xx

Description

A nude drawing, believed to be of the actress Julia Marlowe. Unsigned drawing done by E.M. Taber.

Type of Drawing

Graphite

Artwork Details

Medium

Graphite

Subject

Portrait

Subject Person or Organization

Julia Marlowe

Category

Drawings, Figural Drawings, Works of Edward Martin Taber

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Edward Martin Taber

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1890 - circa 1896

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions with the frame.

Height

30 in

Width

23-1/4 in

Accessories

Accessory

Frame, Mat

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Noticeable blistering on the paper, but it remains structurally sound.

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Julia Marlowe, the prominent stage actress, was married to the artist's brother, the actor Robert Taber, from 1894 to 1900. Even after their divorce, Julia Marlowe paid for Robert Taber's medical care and supported him while he was ill and dying of pleurisy.

Note

Based on the resemblance to photos of Julia Marlowe, as well as her relation to E.M. Taber, the drawing is believed to be Marlowe's portrait.

Created By

Kathleen Garret