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Two Sketches (verso)

Josef Platzer

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Two Sketches (verso) is a 1804 by Josef Platzer, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Josef Platzer
When & what style?: 1804
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a piece of paper with a sketch on it. The paper is light brown and has a rough texture. There are some dark spots and stains on the paper, and the edges are torn and worn. The sketch is done in pencil and appears to be a study of a face. It is not a finished drawing, but rather a quick sketch of the features of the face. The sketch is done in a loose and expressive style, with bold lines and shading. If you're interested in learning more about this style of sketching, you might want to look into the work of artist Josef Platzer.