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Andrea Sacchi (1599-1661)
A male nude figure, standing, right arm raised
Red chalk, touches of white | 55.1 x 38.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 904928
Andrea Sacchi (1599-1661)
A male nude figure, standing, right arm raised
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A study of a male nude, seen from behind, with his right arm raised. A swathe of fabric billows around him. Inscribed, lower right; Anda Sacchi.
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: among 52 'Study's for various Compositions and Academical figures')
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Medium and techniques
Red chalk, touches of white
Measurements
55.1 x 38.4 cm (sheet of paper)
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