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Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676-Venice 1730)
Bandits attacking a traveller c. 1720-30
Pen and brown wash heightened with bodycolour, on light brown paper | 38.1 x 52.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 991135
Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676-Venice 1730)
Bandits attacking a traveller c. 1720-30
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A drawing of a clearing in a wooded landscape in which a group of travellers is being attacked by bandits. The traveller on horseback, assailed by two bandits, spreads his arms and looks upwards as if imploring heaven to save him.
Provenance
Probably acquired in 1762 by George III from the collection of Joseph Smith, British Consul in Venice
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown wash heightened with bodycolour, on light brown paper
Measurements
38.1 x 52.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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