Two Studies of a Man
1619
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1619
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two quick views of the same man’s face. One side shows front-facing features. The other shows a three-quarter profile. Cantagallina drew this in one sitting. He used brown ink and a brush to fill shadows, then added fine lines for texture. The paper’s faint grid lines guide his careful strokes. It feels alive because the lines aren’t perfect. For similar sharp, lively ink work, check out Cantagallina, Remigio.
