Who painted Two Standing Putti [recto]?

Two Standing Putti [recto] was painted by Italian 17th Century.

Where can I see Two Standing Putti [recto]?

Two Standing Putti [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Two Standing Putti [recto]?

Two Standing Putti [recto] is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Two Standing Putti [recto]

Italian 17th Century

Two Standing Putti [recto] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Italian 17th Century. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Two Standing Putti (recto) is a drawing executed with pen and brown ink on laid paper.

About this work

Overview

Two Standing Putti (recto) is a drawing executed with pen and brown ink on laid paper. The work presents a pair of youthful, chubby figures, traditionally known as putti, rendered in a straightforward, linear style that emphasizes contour and gesture.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a fine pen to lay down brown ink, exploiting the texture of laid paper to create subtle tonal variations. The drawing relies on line work to define the forms, with minimal shading, reflecting a practice common in preparatory studies and academic drawing exercises.