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Pietro de' Pietri (1663-1716)
The head of a bearded man
Black, red and white chalk on grey paper | 34.3 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904404
Pietro de' Pietri (1663-1716)
The head of a bearded man
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A drawing of the head of a young bearded man, turned slightly to the left. He looks across his shoulder towards the viewer. This is perhaps a study for the head of Christ.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p. 110; 'Heads in red & Black chalk, with Drawings on the back of two by Pietro de Petris')
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Medium and techniques
Black, red and white chalk on grey paper
Measurements
34.3 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper)
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Other number(s)
RL 4404
