Drawing·PNT-00043-02·1921

Ancient artefact

Pencil sketch of a rounded head-shaped form with curved lines on cream paper
Drawing: Leon Bakst, 1921. PNT-00043-02. "Ancient artefact". Reproduced by permission of the Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), Costas and Rita Severis Foundation. Resized.

Description

A loose pencil drawing on textured cream paper shows a rounded upper form with a narrower shaft-like element descending from it. A dark tapering stroke on the right and a curved, sweeping shape at the bottom suggest folds or hair. The background is blank paper with faint marks of the paper's watermark.

English

A pencil sketch on cream paper shows a rounded head-like form with a tall curved shape at the right side and a sweeping lower element. The loose, quick lines suggest a study of a sculpted figure's hairstyle or drapery.