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Ornamental Sketches with Grotesque Masks

Pierre Puget

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a collection of swirling pencil lines forming an abstract composition resembling faces. The central shape resembles a creature with curled horns, while two smaller formations below it suggest a lion and a human face. The composition evokes themes of classic grotesques, blending animal and human features with abstract elements.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3320 × 4781 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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