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Copies of Les Gourmeurs: three figures c. 1601-1650
Red chalk | 25.5 x 31.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905316
After Francesco Villamena (1566-1626)
Copies of Les Gourmeurs: three figures c. 1601-1650
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A drawing of three men armed with stones: on the left the bearded sculptor, il Bruttobuono, stands poised with his fist clenched ready to do battle with a man who stoops to pick up a stone. Behind him another figure is about to throw a stone. They both use garments as makeshift shields. This is a copy after figures in Les Gourmeurs, depicting a street fight between supporters of the French and Spanish factions in Rome. The painting was formerly in the collection of Lucien Bonaparte. See also RCIN 902340.
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. 82: 'Study for the riots at Bologna, red chalk')
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Red chalk
Measurements
25.5 x 31.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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Other number(s)
RL 5316Alternative title(s)
Copies after Il Bruttobuono, or la Barruffa
