The image shows a sketch of three cherubic figures with only their heads and shoulders depicted at various angles on the paper. The top figure has its head tilted back slightly with a gentle smile, the center figure looks downward with soft features, and the lower figure is positioned upside down and appears to be looking downward as well. All three figures have curly hair, drawn with expressive and fluid lines. The sketch focuses on the expressions and contour of the faces. The background is a textured, muted blue color that complements the warm, reddish-brown sketch lines. Additionally, there is a faint, loosely sketched element resembling a staff or scepter in the lower left part of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1750
- Medium
- red chalk on blue paper heightened with white chalk; the tow upper cherubs' heads incised for transfer
- Dimensions
- 4104 × 6736 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original