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Study of a reclining male nude, seen from behind; head of a bearded old man; head of a girl, in profile to left: 3068

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a reclining male nude, seen from behind; head of a bearded old man; head of a girl, in profile to left

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Palma Giovane (Jacopo Negretti)

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Notes

History note: F. Abbott (Lugt 970)

Legal notes

From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 156 mm
Width: 144 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1901) by Abbott, F.

School or Style

Italian
Venetian School

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, over black chalk, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in the artist's hand

  • Text: Domine Labia / mea asperies
  • Location: Right of centre
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: 18 [?]
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3068
Primary reference Number: 7623
Lugt: 970
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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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