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Study of a bearded male nude, seated in profile to left: PD.1-1983

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a bearded male nude, seated in profile to left
Two studies of a man's groin and right leg

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Bandinelli, Baccio

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Notes

History note: Anonymous collection in England; sale G. A. Key Auctioneers, Aylsham, Norfolk, 3/12/1983, lot 165 (with 2 other drawings attributed to del Sarto and Cipriani), bought by Dr. Colin Leakey

Measurements and weight

Height: 380 mm
Width: 260 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1983) by Leakey, Colin

Note

The recto shows the influence of Perino del Vaga as Philip Pouncey observed. The studies, verso, may be for sculpture.

School or Style

Italian
Florentine School

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( discoloured brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Bandinelli
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-1983
Primary reference Number: 7059

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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