Study of an Archer

ca. 1750

14.8 cm 20.2 cm

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This unfinished work provides a glimpse into the process of making a painting. Artists began by covering the paper with a thin layer of white paint, which created an even surface suitable for detailed work. They then made a preliminary drawing using ink and a fine brush; this...

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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 2001.
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2
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