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Domenichino (Bologna 1581-Naples 1641)
A figure, full length, with raised arms; two studies of a foot c.1619-25
Black chalk on yellowish brown paper | 39.9 x 25.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 900750
Domenichino (Bologna 1581-Naples 1641)
A figure, full length, with raised arms; two studies of a foot c.1619-25
Domenichino (Bologna 1581-Naples 1641)
A figure, full length, with raised arms; two studies of a foot c.1619-25
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A drawing of a youth, full length with raised arms, turned to the left and stretching upwards; with, to the left, a drawing of a left foot, and an outline of another. These are preparatory studies for the flying angel holding a palm to the right of the upper section of The Martyrdom of St Agnes, Pinacoteca, Bologna. The sheet is mounted in a George III wash line border.
Provenance
Bequeathed to Francesco Raspantino; Carlo Maratti, after 1664; from whom purchased by Clement XI, 1703; by whom bequeathed to his nephew, Alessandro Albani, 1721; from whom purchased by George III, 1762; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-20.
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Medium and techniques
Black chalk on yellowish brown paper
Measurements
39.9 x 25.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 750
