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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
Crespi, Giovanni Battista (Cerano)
(Draughtsman)
History note: From the collection of Giuseppe Vallardi (1784-1863) (Lugt 1223) ; Brangwyn, Frank
Height: 131 mm
Width: 109 mm
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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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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/6893 Accessed: 2022-05-20 12:40:12
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Accession Number: PD.41-1958
Accession Number: P.8136-R
Accession Number: P.8135-R
Accession Number: P.11075-R
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