Archer Drawing a Bow
1505
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Archer Drawing a Bow is a 1505 chalk by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man pulling back a bowstring with his right hand, while holding the bow with his left. He's wearing a short tunic and a hat, and has a quiver of arrows on his back. The drawing is done in black chalk with brown wash and white highlights on laid paper. It's a detailed and realistic depiction of the man and his clothing. The drawing is an example of Renaissance art, and you can learn more about this style by looking into the Renaissance movement.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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