Compositional Sketches after Raphael and other artists

1800

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Compositional Sketches after Raphael and other artists is a 1800 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sheet shows quick pencil sketches of different scenes. Each small drawing has groups of people in rooms or outdoors, all drawn in light, sketchy lines. Some look like parties, others like quiet gatherings or even a funeral—just rough ideas, not finished. The paper is old and worn, with tea stains and tears. That tells you it’s been around a long time, probably used for practice or notes. If you like these sketches, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.