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Charity c. 1700
Pen and brown ink, with grey-brown wash, heightened with body-colour, on a prepared surface | 17.2 x 13.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906755
Italian School, Roman, 17th century
Charity c. 1700
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A drawing of Charity with three infants, one of them feeding at her breast. Above, on the right, is a brief detail study of hands. This is probably a study for a painted decoration over a pediment.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; listed in George III's 'Inventory A,' c.1800-1820, p.128 ('Moderna Schuola Romana / Tom. II.'): '30. Of Bacicia Galli, Lazzaro Baldi, Baglione &ca:'
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink, with grey-brown wash, heightened with body-colour, on a prepared surface
Measurements
17.2 x 13.6 cm (sheet of paper)
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