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Studies of a woman, half-length, seen from behind: 3105

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Titles

Studies of a woman, half-length, seen from behind
Studies of drapery

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Berrettoni, Niccolà

Entities

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Notes

History note: Jonathan Richardson (Lugt 2170); Sir Joshua Reynolds; G.T. Clough

Measurements and weight

Height: 414 mm
Width: 258 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Clough, G.T.

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous, School of Raphael'.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

White chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( blue-grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk, with traces of white heightening on faded blue-grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: For sure my Eyes have ne'er such grace beheld; / Not when chos'n Virgins on their Tresses quaint, / In sea-clasp'd Cyprus, when the Years in May, / To Venus' Temple Golden Baskets bear; / Whose pendant Fragrance, Hyacinth & Rose, / And breathing Crocus, shade their Feature blith, / And Iv'ry Neck's nice Toro'r (sic), from Phoebus'Ray. / One glittering Arm the Sacred Gifts suspend, / One frees the Step from the rich flowing Robe.' / Choise of Hercules, a Mask, M.S. Anonym. (in Richardson's hand)
  • Location: Verso

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3105
Primary reference Number: 7197
Lugt: 2170

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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