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Stefano Pozzo (c.1707-1768)
The head of a Roman soldier
Red chalk | 35.0 x 23.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906727
Stefano Pozzo (c.1707-1768)
The head of a Roman soldier
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A drawing of the head of a Roman soldier, turned almost in profile to the left. He is bearded and wears a plumed helmet. After the figure of the second soldier from the right in Poussin's painting, Coriolanus (Les Andelys, Musée Nicolas Poussin).
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.128: among 7 'Of Pompeo Battoni & Steffano Pozzi')
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Medium and techniques
Red chalk
Measurements
35.0 x 23.0 cm (sheet of paper)
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