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Angel's Head, 18th Century

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"Angel's Head, 18th Century"

Angel head
Sanguine
18th century

Dim: 36 x 27 cm
Frame dim: 65 x 50 cm

The sanguine drawing technique is a classic method of drawing using a pencil or sanguine stick, a material of natural origin (usually iron oxide) that gives red, brown or orange hues. It is very popular for the study of nudes, portraits and landscapes because of its warmth and softness. This sanguine drawing of an angelot head is part of the classical academic tradition, where this medium was commonly used to study forms, volumes and delicate expressions, especially in religious and baroque art.