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Baby [verso]

Baldassare Franceschini

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a young child shown from the side and partially from behind, including the head, torso, arms, and legs. The child is reclining, with the head turned slightly to the left. The sketch features delicate facial features, suggesting round cheeks, a small nose, and a subtle mouth. The hair is depicted with soft, wavy lines indicating short, voluminous curls. The child is not clothed, and there are no visible objects in the scene. The sketch is on a plain textured background resembling aged paper.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1650s
Medium
black chalk heightened with white on laid paper
Dimensions
3794 × 3322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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