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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
A blind boy c. 1610-21
Charcoal, partly oiled, with black chalk and white heightening | 37.4 x 26.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902412
Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
A blind boy c. 1610-21
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A drawing of a youth, full length, walking to the right, with the aid of a stick held in his right hand. He feels his way with his left hand which is extended towards the right.
Provenance
Bequeathed by the artist to Benedetto and Cesare Gennari; from whose descendants purchased by Richard Dalton for George III, c.1758-63; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv.A, p.60)
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Medium and techniques
Charcoal, partly oiled, with black chalk and white heightening
Measurements
37.4 x 26.1 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 2412
