Frammento di un bassorilievo con leone

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, anni Cinquanta del Settecento

This is a drawing of a muscular animal in motion. The drawing is executed with a red chalk technique that captures the lines and contours of the animal, with attention to its shoulders and torso. The image features shading and line work to suggest the form and muscle structure of the animal, giving it a sense of depth and volume. The strokes are delicate yet decisive, evoking a sense of movement. The background remains unadorned, focusing the viewer's attention on the animal.

Artista: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datazione: anni Cinquanta del Settecento
Tipologia: Disegno
Tecnica: Sanguigna su carta vergata
Dimensioni: 21,1 × 34,7 cm
Collezione: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza: Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a muscular animal in motion. The drawing is executed with a red chalk technique that captures the lines and contours of the animal, with attention to its shoulders and torso. The image features shading and line work to suggest the form and muscle structure of the animal, giving it a sense of depth and volume. The strokes are delicate yet decisive, evoking a sense of movement. The background remains unadorned, focusing the viewer's attention on the animal.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi