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Border Lines (verso)

Border Lines (verso), by Luzio Romano, 1504
Border Lines (verso), by Luzio Romano, 1504

Border Lines (verso) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Luzio Romano. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1924.586.b

About this work

Overview

Border Lines (verso) is a drawing by Luzio Romano, an Italian artist active during the mid-to-late 16th century. The work is actually the reverse side of a sheet, featuring subtle linework and signs of aging.

Technique & Style

The verso side displays delicate, ornamental lines characteristic of decorative or preparatory studies from the High Renaissance period, with Romano's work showing Mannerist tendencies.

History & Provenance

The sheet bears a circular stamp from The Cleveland Museum of Art in the bottom left corner, indicating its provenance. A faint handwritten date appears in the bottom right corner, suggesting the sheet may have been used as a study or sketch paper.

Several Line Borders (verso)
Several Line Borders (verso), Luzio Romano

Artist & collection

Artist

Luzio Romano

Luzio Luzi (sometimes Luzzi or Luci), also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi and Luzio Romano (died late 16th century), was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman of the High Renaissance era favoring the Mannerist style.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Border Lines (verso)?

Border Lines (verso) was painted by Luzio Romano in 1504.

Where can I see Border Lines (verso)?

Border Lines (verso) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Border Lines (verso)?

Border Lines (verso) is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Border Lines (verso)?

Museum-quality prints of Border Lines (verso) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.