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Study of a reclining male nude, stretching to the right; study of draped legs: 2914

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Study of a reclining male nude, stretching to the right; study of draped legs

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Naldini, Giovanni Battista (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Richard Cosway (Lugt 628); Sir James Knowles, his sale, Christie's, 28 May 1908, (218 as by Parmigianino), bt. Clough

Measurements and weight

Height: 216 mm
Width: 329 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff-tinted, corners cut diagonally)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red chalk on buff-tinted paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2914
Primary reference Number: 7238
Lugt: 628

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

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

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