The image shows a sketched drawing of the head and upper torso of a figure, with flowing lines indicating hair. The facial features imply a profile slightly turned to one side, with eyes, nose, and lips. A smaller figure, possibly a cherub or putto, is near the main figure's face with outstretched arms. The sketch is done with red chalk on light brown paper, with a textured surface. In the upper left corner, there is another lightly sketched figure or object. Faint outlines of more figures or decorative elements surround the head. The background is not detailed, focusing solely on the outlined figures in a classical style illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1715/1716
- Medium
- red chalk on brown laid paper, the sculpted head likely not by Watteau
- Dimensions
- 4431 × 3271 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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