Putto Seated Beside Drapery, Reaching Upwards n.d.

This anonymous drawing, "Putto Seated Beside Drapery, Reaching Upwards," is a study of a putto, a winged cherub, depicted in a dynamic pose. The putto is seated and reaching upwards, its body contorted with energy. The artist's use of charcoal creates a sense of movement and volume, emphasizing the putto's youthful energy. This drawing, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, serves as a prime example of the study of the human form in the history of art, and reveals the artist's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of anatomy.