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An Italian Farm c. 1710-30
Pen and brown wash | 35.7 x 52.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 991158

Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676-Venice 1730)
An Italian Farm c. 1710-30
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A drawing of a farmhouse with a square tower to the left and a covered stairway to the right. Between these features, a stream runs under an arch. A man guides a laden mule across a footbridge over the stream. Inscribed on the verso (transferred to the mount): No. 9 In...JS.
Engraved by Giampiccoli (11, 16)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
Measurements
35.7 x 52.9 cm (sheet of paper)