Putto n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

germany

ink paper printed

print

pencil sketch

etching

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

ink drawing experimentation

ink-drawings

water

graphite

sketchbook drawing

pen

watercolour illustration

botanical art

This anonymous drawing of a putto, a winged cherubic figure, is a study for a larger work. The delicate lines and careful shading suggest a highly skilled artist. The putto's relaxed pose and playful expression evoke a sense of innocence and joy. The drawing is a reminder of the enduring appeal of cherubs in Western art, representing purity, love, and the divine. The small size of the drawing suggests it was likely a preliminary sketch.