1742
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seated Youth Leaning against an Urn is a 1742 ink by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people in a rough, outdoor setting. One person kneels by a barrel, another leans against an urn, and a few others sit or stand nearby. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving a quick, sketchy feel—like the artist worked fast. The scene looks busy but not polished, with some figures half-finished. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread unevenly, creating a gritty texture. Check out how this artist used etching to make marks.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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