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Study of a standing male nude, seen from behind: PD.21-1956

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a standing male nude, seen from behind

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Carracci, Lodovico

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Notes

History note: Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A., (Lugt 2364); Colonel N.H. Colville; Charles B.O. Clarke; Louis C.G. Clarke, LL.D. in 1935

Measurements and weight

Height: 25 mm
Width: 142 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1956) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( faded blue-grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk on faded blue-grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 349
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Di Guido Reni (18th C. hand)
  • Location: Old mount
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Collector's mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.21-1956
Primary reference Number: 7235
Lugt: 2364
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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