Artwork
Group of Six Children (recto); Sketch of a Village (verso)
Group of Six Children (recto); Sketch of a Village (verso) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled Group of Six Children, is a double-sided work on paper featuring a lively scene of children on one side and a faint village sketch on the other.
Subject & Meaning
The recto depicts six children in casual, disheveled attire, engaged in conversation or play, with some seated on the ground, conveying a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by rapid, loose lines, suggesting a spontaneous execution, and is reminiscent of the expressive qualities associated with the Baroque style.
Context
The use of both sides of the paper for different sketches indicates the artist's practice of utilizing available materials for idea generation.
Artist & collection
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