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Two Sketches of a Mother and Child (verso), by Unknown, 1504

Two Sketches of a Mother and Child (verso)

Unknown

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Sketches of a Mother and Child (verso) is a 1504 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a faint, simple drawing of a person sitting with a child. The lines are light, almost like a quick note rather than a finished picture. The paper is old and yellowed, with some smudges and stains. The drawing looks like it was made fast, maybe to practice shapes or poses. The top of the page has faded writing, but it’s hard to read. If you like this style, look up Renaissance.

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