Letter P by Peter Aubry

Letter P 1630

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drawing, print, paper, engraving

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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germany

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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paper

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linocut print

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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engraving

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doodle art

This ornate letter "P" is a fine example of Peter Aubry's work in the early 17th century. Aubry's mastery of the intricate detail and playful grotesqueries of the Baroque style are evident in the swirling flourishes and the human-like faces that populate the letter. The artist, born in 1596, employed his skill in the design of decorative arts. This is evident in the stylized winged figure and the human mask with its fanciful headdress that adorn the letter. This work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.

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