Bolognese School (17th Century), Sketch of a Mother and Child

Brown ink on paper, signed "J. S.[?] Carazzi" (possibly indicating Caracci) at upper left, with blue collector's stamp for Giovanni Morelli at lower right (Lugt 1902), matted and framed.

Sheet size 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.; Frame dimensions 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.

Giovanni Morelli was one of the most significant art historians and collectors of the 19th century

Sheet is mounted to backing (some residue visible); scattered light foxing and some toning; not examined out of frame.