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Andrea Sacchi (1599-1661)
Studies of three figures with crutches
Pen and bistre wash | 16.2 x 24.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904865
Andrea Sacchi (1599-1661)
Studies of three figures with crutches
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A drawing of three men, leaning on crutches and wearing short capes and tall hats. This is probably connected with designs for a grotesque ballet or comedy.
Provenance
Probably Carlo Maratta, and thus purchased by Pope Clement XI, 1703; by whom bequeathed to his nephew Alessandro Albani, 1721; from whom purchased by George III, 1762; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-1820 (Inv. A, p. 106)
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Medium and techniques
Pen and bistre wash
Measurements
16.2 x 24.0 cm (sheet of paper)
