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Unknown Maker, Italian

Study of a Seated Putto

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Italian

Culture

Italian

Title

Study of a Seated Putto

Year

1600s

Medium

  • chalk and white heightening on white paper,
  • discolored buff

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • chalk and white heightening on white paper,
  • discolored buff

Materials

chalk, white heightening

Supports

  • white paper,
  • discolored buff

Dimensions

24.4 x 15.9 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed in graphite, LL: "Carracci"

Stamped with collector's mark of Richard Cosway (London, 1740-1821; Lugt 628)

Marks: Collector's mark:(Richard Cosway's mark (Lugt 628))

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

55.031

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Italian Drawings from the Museum's Collection
Mar 17, 1961 – Apr 16, 1961

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Italian
Study of a Seated Putto, 1600s
chalk and white heightening on white paper, discolored buff
24.4 x 15.9 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/4 inches)
Museum Works of Art Fund 55.031

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