Antique Drawing-BACHANALE-PUTTI-CRAYON-Anonymous-early 18th.c.

Description

Depicts a lively gathering of putti in a bacchanal scene with playful poses and musical instruments.

Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.

Medium: Red crayon drawing on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Strasburg bend & lily, no initials.

Sheet size: 34 x 26.5 cm (13.39 x 10.43 inch). Image size: 29 x 21.5 cm. (11.42 x 8.46 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and staining, mostly in margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

BACCHANAL, PUTTI, 18TH CENTURY, RED CRAYON, ANTIQUE DRAWING, MYTHOLOGY | EXPO-DRAWINGS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Provenance: O Allart’ inscription on the rear.