Putto with a yoke 1774

drawing, print

pencil drawn

drawing

imaginative character sketch

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Putto with a Yoke" is an etching created by Italian artist Violante Vanni in 1774. The print depicts a cherub, or putto, holding a yoke, a symbol of labor and burden. The delicate lines of the etching capture the cherub's youthful innocence and the intricate detail of the yoke. This piece exemplifies Vanni's mastery of engraving, known for its expressive quality. The work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.