Study for an Ornamental Panel

Study for an Ornamental Panel by Jean Bernard Toro

Medium

Pen and gray ink, brush and wash, black chalk. Border lines in black chalk.

Dimensions

10 9/16 x 6 1/16 in. (26.8 x 15.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Philip Hofer, 1931

Accession Number

31.111.6

Tags

Musical InstrumentsBirdsProfilesWomen

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's and Prints department, *Study for an Ornamental Panel* by Jean Bernard Toro (n.d.) offers a glimpse into the preparatory artistry behind decorative designs. This intimate sheet, measuring just 10 9/16 x 6 1/16 inches, brims with whimsical motifs: elegant profiles of women, graceful birds, and ornate musical instruments. These elements suggest Toro's vision for an elaborate panel, blending human figures with nature and melody in a harmonious, decorative composition typical of ornamental studies. Crafted with pen and gray ink for precise lines, brush ...

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