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Study of Two Putti and a Draped Arm [verso]

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

National Gallery of Art

The image features a pencil sketch focusing on two human figures, showing only their hands and part of an arm. On the left, a hand is extended with gracefully curved fingers. This hand appears to be emerging from flowing fabric. On the right, an arm is visible, bent at the elbow, with a hand resting on the upper arm. The lines are bold, capturing the anatomy of the hand with shading for volume and texture. There are no facial features or hair visible. The background is an aged paper surface with faint lines and discoloration.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3349 × 4293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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