Grotesque Masks and Birds recto; Vertical Grotesques

Artist: Andres de Melgar
Artwork: Grotesque Masks and Birds recto; Vertical Grotesques
Description: The recto of this sheet displays a variety of grotesque and fantastical creatures, including a bird with a human face and a long, curling tail, a creature with the body of a bird and the head of a man, and numerous disembodied heads with exaggerated features. The verso contains a number of vertical grotesques, including a figure with a large, open mouth and a pair of horns.
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