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A Philosopher pointing to the ground, a youth beside him
Draughtsman: Rosa, Salvator
History note: Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester, his mount with the attribution 'Salvator Rossa' in the hand formerly identified as William Kent, by descent to Viscount Coke; his sale, Christie's, 2 July 1991, lot 46; Dr J. O' Brien, Connecticut, U.S.A., from whom purchased
With contributions from the Bartlett Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Foundation for Sport and the Arts.
Height: 309 mm
Width: 223 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1992) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Generally considered to be a study for the painting 'Diogenes discarding his bowl', of 1652, a pendant to 'Democritus', painted in 1651, both of which are now in Copenhagen.
Support composed of paper ( laid down)
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over traces of black lead, on paper, laid down
Accession number: PD.100-1992
Primary reference Number: 7819
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.152-1948
Accession Number: GR.36.1937
Accession Number: C.3058-1928
Accession Number: 4169(7)
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