Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 45 (recto) 1604
pietropaulotozzi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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book
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sketch book
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flower
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This intricate black and white design by Pietro Paulo Tozzi is a page from a book of decorative borders titled *Ghirlanda*. The page showcases the Italian artist's mastery of penmanship, utilizing a meticulous style of ink drawing that highlights floral motifs and geometric patterns to create a decorative frame for a complete alphabet. The design’s delicate linework and intricate detail are representative of the decorative art prevalent during the early 17th century. This design is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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