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Head of St Charles Borromeo A study of another male head, presumably of the same sitter and a study of hands
Draughtsman: Crespi, Giovanni Battista (Cerano)
History note: From the collection of Giuseppe Vallardi (1784-1863) (Lugt 1223) ; Brangwyn, Frank
Height: 131 mm
Width: 109 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank
Support composed of paper ( grey)
Drawing (image-making) : Recto: black chalk verso: black and red chalk on grey paper
Accession number: 2787a
Primary reference Number: 6893
Lugt: 1223
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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