French School
18th century
Three Putti in a Swag
8 5/16 x 3 1/8 inches (211 x 80 mm)
Pen and black ink and wash on paper.
2009.371
The Joseph F. McCrindle Collection.
Summary
This anonymous drawing in pen and black ink with gray wash is of three putti, who hover around foliage and are linked in an enterprise to bind a helmet and shield to an architectural structure. The drawing appears to be cut on the bottom and top, suggesting it was part of an image of a larger scaled ornamental composition, possibly for a chimney piece.
Associated names
McCrindle, Joseph F., former owner.
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Century Drawings
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