Pencil Sketch of a Sleeping Cherub

This item is an original, hand-drawn pencil sketch on white art paper, depicting a sleeping cherub or putto. The figure is rendered in a classical style, showing a young winged child in a fetal-like sleeping position with eyes closed and a peaceful expression. The sketch is executed primarily with graphite pencil, using a combination of light contour lines for the body and more detailed, repetitive strokes to define the feathers of the prominent wing and the curly hair. The paper has a slight texture or grain, consistent with standard mid-weight drawing paper. There are no visible artist signatures, dates, or manufacturer stamps on the front of the work. The condition appears fair to good for a preliminary sketch; there are slight smudges typical of graphite work and minor buckling of the paper at the lower-left corner. The style is reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque motifs, though the execution suggests a contemporary student or hobbyist study rather than an antique master drawing. The composition is centered on the upper half of the page, leaving significant negative space below, which may indicate it is a study for a larger piece.

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