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Study for the Head of St. Michael

Pietro da Cortona

Cleveland Museum of Art

Study for the Head of St. Michael by Pietro da Cortona. A pencil drawing of a man's head and shoulders. The man has curly hair that frames his face. The drawing is on off-white paper with a light brown tint. The drawing is bordered by a thin white line. The background of the drawing has several pencil lines. The man looks down and to the left. The drawing is done in shades of gray. The man's facial features are defined. The drawing appears to be a study or sketch. The paper is slightly discolored.

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793 × 893 px
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