Artwork
Sketch of Two Men and Other Various Figures (verso)
Sketch of Two Men and Other Various Figures (verso) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1939.666.b
- Credit line
- Gift of Robert Hays Gries
About this work
Overview
Sketch of Two Men and Other Various Figures (verso) is a drawing characterized by faint, reddish-brown lines on yellowed paper, featuring indistinct human figures and abstract shapes.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is ambiguous, with two vaguely defined male figures at the top right and enigmatic, cloud-like or limb-like forms below, suggesting a preliminary or exploratory sketch.
Technique & Style
Executed in light, quick lines, the work appears to be a rapid study or note, prioritizing immediacy over detail or refinement.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, though specific provenance details prior to its acquisition are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Two Seated Male Figures
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Figure Studies [verso]
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Figure Studies