draftsmanship

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Christie’s will test Michelangelo’s draftsmanship by offering up his estimated $1.5 million preparatory drawing of a foot with ties to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Garber’s style combined realism and fantasy, precise draftsmanship and decorative technique, emblazoning all in vibrant, shimmering colors.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2020

When, in 1915, the Duke of Alba sent Sargent a copy of a pamphlet attributing the “peculiarities” of El Greco’s draftsmanship to an astigmatism, Sargent sent his thoughtful reply:

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2020

“Her draftsmanship is exquisite,” said Jill McGaughey, the owner of the Mac-Gryder Gallery in New Orleans who has represented her for the last 10 years.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2018

Rembrandt’s draftsmanship is so forceful that it allows us to mentally trace the movements of the master’s hand with astonishing vividness.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson