-
1 of 253523 objects
After Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
A nude putto reclining c. 1700-50
Red chalk offset, extensively retouched in red chalk of a darker tone | 19.0 x 29.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 902973
After Guercino (Cento 1591-Bologna 1666)
A nude putto reclining c. 1700-50
-
An offset of a drawing of a putto, full length, apparently resting on a ledge. He supports himself on his left elbow. He raises above his head in his right hand a drapery, which falls to the right behind him.
Another offset taken from the same drawing as RCIN 902793, but not retouched, is in the Kunstmuseum, Dusseldorf (inv. no. FP 10415). A connected drawing is in the British Museum (inv. no. 1952-1-21-41). All of these drawings are related to a figure in the frieze of putti painted in full colour as opposed to grisaille, immediately above the arcade in the drum of the crossing in the Cathedral at Piacenza. See also RCIN 902693, 902437, 902933, 902798, 902893, 902688, 902887, 902391.Provenance
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.69: 'Two Boys design'd for a painting on a Frieze or some Compartment')
-
Creator(s)
Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Red chalk offset, extensively retouched in red chalk of a darker tone
Measurements
19.0 x 29.2 cm (sheet of paper)
Other number(s)
RL 2973
