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Studies for 'The Battle of Tunis'
Taddeo Zuccaro, c. 1564–1565

A double sided drawing which relates to Taddeo's fresco of 'The Battle of Tunis' in the Sala Regia of the Vatican. Stylistically the drawings compare well with late drawings by Taddeo.
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Title of artwork, date
Studies for 'The Battle of Tunis', c. 1564–1565
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Recto: pen, brown ink, brown wash with lead white; Verso: black chalk
Dimensions
39.5 x 28.4 cm
Grant
50000
Total cost
135000
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