Head of a Young Boy
Carlo Maratti · Italian, 1625-1713
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Head of a Young Boy, Carlo Maratti (17th century), The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Via artnap.com
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This drawing in red and black chalk shows the head and shoulders of a young boy with curly hair, looking directly toward the viewer with a faint smile. The face is modeled with soft reddish highlights on the cheeks and white heightening, while the buttoned collar and garment are sketched in lighter strokes. The work is catalogued as Head of a Young Boy by Carlo Maratti, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
