Andrea Celesti

Italian

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This is a drawing of an artist receiving inspiration. The upper portion shows a seated artist holding a paint palette and a drawing tool, looking up at a small winged figure hovering above a canvas. The winged figure appears to be guiding the artist's hand. The lower portion features sketches of four bearded heads with quick, expressive lines and shading. The drawing uses sepia-like ink and has fluid lines and textures, illustrating creative inspiration.
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, Saint Luke at His Easel and Four Expressive Heads, 1775, etching [counterproof] reworked in brown wash on laid paper, Gift of the Christian Humann Foundation, 1996.128.38

Saint Luke at His Easel and Four Expressive Heads

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1775 · etching [counterproof] reworked in brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1996.128.38

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Saint Luke at His Easel and Four Expressive Heads

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non · 1775 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1950.1.118.272