Italy / n.d.
Head of Child
Look closely at Head of Child. Sketch of the face of a child with light curly hair, looking upward, framed with a design that evokes a cornice, or ornamental moulding.
What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates Head of Child to n.d..
A CLOSER LOOK
Carlo Maratti Italian, 1625-1713 made this drawing and watercolor. The museum dates it n.d..
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoHead of ChildOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.