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Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
Three peasants picnicking c. 1619-20
Charcoal and black chalk | 24.4 x 34.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902902
Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
902902.jpg c. 1619-20
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A drawing of three figures, full length, seated on the ground. The man on the left is biting into a loaf of bread; the central figure is seen from the back, and wears a voluminous hat; the third peasant sits in profile to the left, next to a large jar.
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.67: 'Three clowns regaling themselves')
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Medium and techniques
Charcoal and black chalk
Measurements
24.4 x 34.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 2902
