From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"

Giovanni Battista Bracelli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two abstract humanoid figures made from various objects. Each figure is composed of assembled objects, resembling human forms with a whimsical and surreal quality. The figure on the left has a body shaped like a can, with geometric shapes indicating limbs and a shovel for one leg and another tool for its other leg. The figure on the right has scissors as legs and a bowl held in one hand, draped in a textured material simulating clothing. Both figures have square heads with simple facial features, contributing to the mechanical appearance. The background is plain, directing attention to the unique combinations forming these characters. The use of cross-hatching and etching gives depth and texture, enhancing the object's metallic and rigid feel.