Non-Finito: The Art of Incompleteness
Ever noticed how an unfinished painting can pull at your heartstrings more than a polished masterpiece? Centuries ago, these raw gems were overlooked, abandoned in dusty studios, or “finished” by crafty dealers.
Here are a few of our favorites... Enjoy!
"Salvator Mundi” (1505) by Albrecht Dürer / Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
“Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist” (1528-1537) by Perino Del Vaga / Courtauld Gallery in London
“Take your Son, Sir!” (1851–56) by Ford Madox Brown / Tate Britain in London
“Study of Mme Gautreau” (1884) by John Singer Sargent / Tate Britain in London
“The Entombment” (c. 1500–1501) by Michelangelo / National Gallery in London
