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wildbrush's art.to.day - ancient encaustic findings -

Example of preliminary sketching

A woman, time of Cligula-early Claudian, ca. 37 - 50 AD.

This portrait exudes an impression of vitality and sensuality through the sitter's sideways glance and the lush texture of the paint. 

A technical point to note is the underdrawing visible where the paint has flaked off her garments.

click here for a detail of the sketching.

[picture 110 from the book]