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Marco Marchetti, called Marco Da Faenza — Studies of acrobats
Marco Marchetti, called Marco Da Faenza

Studies of acrobats

Studies of acrobats is a dynamic work by Marco Marchetti, known as Marco da Faenza, rendered in pen and brown ink and wash. The composition captures the fluid movement and contorted poses of acrobatic figures, showcasing the artist's skilled draftsmanship and keen observation of the human form in motion. The interplay of ink lines and wash creates a sense of depth and vitality, reflecting the lively energy characteristic of Marchetti's drawing style.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash;

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Old Master and British Works on Paper Online

September 12, 2019

Estimate: $1,200$1,500

Lot 515

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Marco Marchetti, called Marco Da Faenza, Studies of acrobats

Studies of acrobats is a dynamic work by Marco Marchetti, known as Marco da Faenza, rendered in pen and brown ink and wash. The composition captures the fluid movement and contorted poses of acrobatic figures, showcasing the artist's skilled draftsmanship and keen observation of the human form in motion. The interplay of ink lines and wash creates a sense of depth and vitality, reflecting the lively energy characteristic of Marchetti's drawing style.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Brown, Acrobat, Study, Sketch, Gesture, Italian, Figure Drawing, Figurative, Renaissance