Who created "Putto Bending a Bow"?

Putto Bending a Bow was created by Giorgione in 1477/78–1510.

When was "Putto Bending a Bow" created?

This artwork was created 1477/78–1510.

Is "Putto Bending a Bow" in the public domain?

Yes, Putto Bending a Bow is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Putto Bending a Bow

Q: What medium is "Putto Bending a Bow"?

Putto Bending a Bow is Red chalk. Original sheet, 15.7 x 6.6 cm.; this has been made up (almost certainly by Pierre-Jean Mariette) to a sheet 23.7 x 15.2 cm. on which a base and a surrounding niche for the putto have been indicated in pen and brown ink, red chalk and brush with red wash..

Giorgione

1477/78–1510

Medium

Red chalk. Original sheet, 15.7 x 6.6 cm.; this has been made up (almost certainly by Pierre-Jean Mariette) to a sheet 23.7 x 15.2 cm. on which a base and a surrounding niche for the putto have been indicated in pen and brown ink, red chalk and brush with red wash.

Dimensions

6-3/16 x 2-5/8 in. (15.7 x 6.6 cm) original sheet 9-5/16 x 6 in. (23.7 x 15.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1911

Accession Number

11.66.5

Putto Bending a Bow

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