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Ferdinand Bol (Dordrecht 1616-Amsterdam 1680)
A man in a turban and elaborate robes seated in his study c. 1635-40
Pen and brown ink, brush drawing in black, with brown and grey wash, over black chalk heightened with white | 26.0 x 18.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906516
Ferdinand Bol (Dordrecht 1616-Amsterdam 1680)
A man in a turban and elaborate robes seated in his study c. 1635-40
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A drawing of a man looking out at the viewer from his draped chair in front of a desk. Amongst the objects on his desk are two globes and numerous books. This is one of a group of four drawings by the artist, clearly showing the influence of Rembrandt.
Provenance
Lot C163 in the Abraham van Broyel sale of October 1759, where recorded as after F. Bol; bought by Pieter Yver (fl.30.10); first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1810 (Inv. A, p. 118: '6 Of the School of Rembrant')
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink, brush drawing in black, with brown and grey wash, over black chalk heightened with white
Measurements
26.0 x 18.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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