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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
A seated figure of Aurora c. 1621
Red chalk | 25.5 x 20.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902814
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A drawing of Aurora, almost full length, in profile to the right, leaning on her right arm and holding reins in her left hand. A study for the fresco in the Casino Ludovisi, Rome.
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.66)
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Medium and techniques
Red chalk
Measurements
25.5 x 20.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 2814
