Study for an Ornamental Panel
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
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 ...