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Musician and Dancing Figures

Attributed to Donato Creti

Associated Names

Donato Creti

Artist, Bolognese, 1671 - 1749

This is a drawing of a group of human figures in motion. The sketch features outlined figures positioned closely together, engaged in movement. The figures are drawn with flowing lines, conveying a sense of fluidity. There is a central pair surrounded by other figures in the background. The background is blank, emphasizing the detailed figures. The drawing is done in a sepia tone on aged paper, giving it an antique look.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and brown ink with touches of brown wash on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth Miles Cooke in memory of Hereward Lester Cooke
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 13.4 x 18.3 cm (5 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1978.8.6

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2012

Riccòmini, Marco. Donato Creti, Le opere su carta. Catalogo Ragionato. Turin, 2012: 315, no. 93.9 (as Anonymous)(not reproduced).

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower right in graphite: 109; lower right verso: [Lm?]

Watermarks

fleur-de-lis above letters 'RR'

Wikidata ID

Q64536797

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