Six Heads, Three Feet, Two Ears, Six Eyes, Four Lips 1510 - 1561
battistafranco
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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light pencil work
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head
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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portrait drawing
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tattoo art
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pencil art
"Six Heads, Three Feet, Two Ears, Six Eyes, Four Lips" is an etching by Battista Franco, an Italian artist, from 1510-1561. The artwork features a study of the human form through a collection of various anatomical details drawn from observation. The composition, typical of Renaissance art, is filled with details showcasing Franco's keen eye for realism and precise execution. It highlights Franco's emphasis on drawing as a foundation for artistic expression and was intended for study by artists. The print currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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