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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
Three putti flying on the underside of a cloud
Oiled black chalk | 18.3 x 30.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902736
Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
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A drawing of three winged putti; the one on the left is shown full length, but only the head and arms of the one in the centre are visible. The third, on the right, whose head and right arm only can be seen, looks upwards.
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.65)
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Medium and techniques
Oiled black chalk
Measurements
18.3 x 30.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 2736
