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A landscape with a stream
Pen and ink over black chalk | 25.2 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905773

Pier Francesco Cittadini (1613/16-81)
A landscape with a stream
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A drawing of a landscape with a river and trees; on the far bank there appears to be a naked man with fluttering drapery engaged in a form of physical activity. There are several other figures, roughly indicated, along the bank to the left.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III from the collection of Consul Joseph Smith, c.1762; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1800-20 (Inv.A, p.119: 'Paesi Diversi'; 'By Fratti and Donato Creti of Bolonese') -
Medium and techniques
Pen and ink over black chalk
Measurements
25.2 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)