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Sheet of figure studies

Francesco Maffei, mid 17th century

This sheet of vigorous, exploratory studies provides evidence of Venetian drawing practice in the baroque age and is convincingly attributed to Maffei. The figure studies do not relate to specific figures in known paintings by Maffei, but some motifs are similar.

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Title of artwork, date

Sheet of figure studies, mid 17th century

Date supported

2002

Medium and material

Pen & brown ink & wash

Dimensions

23.5 x 34 cm

Grant

8000

Total cost

20500

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