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A seated man and two decapitated heads Various studies: of the apse of the Duomo, Pisa, or metalware (a vase and a bowl), a lion's-head door knocker, a torso and an eye, a lily and another stylised flower
Draughtsman: Beccafumi, Domenico (Follower of)
A sheet from an album of sketches.
History note: John Barnard; George(?) Hibbert; Coghlan Briscoe; Dr. William M. Crofton; sold Christie's, 7 July 1959, part of lot 95; Thomas Agnew and Sons, from whom purchased
Height: 219 mm
Width: 146 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1965) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Recto: pen and brown ink verso: pen, brown ink, brown wash, on paper
Accession number: PD.8-1965
Primary reference Number: 7087
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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