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Study for a kneeling male figure
Draughtsman: Franco, Battista
History note: Jonathan Richardson Sr (Lugt 2984); Guy J.F. Knowles
Height: 143 mm
Width: 152 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1958) by Knowles, Guy John Fenton
Two separate studies: on the left, an incomplete drawing of a leg; in the centre, a characteristically fluid study of a kneeling male figure.
Support composed of card ( carta azzura)
Drawing : Black chalk, pen and black ink on faded carta azzura
Accession number: PD.34-1958
Primary reference Number: 7368
Lugt: 2984
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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