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School of Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
An old bearded man c. 1650-1700
Pen and some wash | 20.5 x 17.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902943
School of Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
An old bearded man c. 1650-1700
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A drawing of an elderly man, standing half length. He appears to lean against a wall on the right. He is half turned to the left and his arms are folded on his chest.
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.68: one of a group of 42 drawings; 'mostly Heads, and some few half length single Figures'. This group comprises RCIN 902921 to 902962 inclusive.)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Pen and some wash
Measurements
20.5 x 17.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 2943
