Seated philosopher

Seated philosopher
 (18th century)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk with pen and brown ink and white heightening on brown paper
Measurements
10.7 × 7.2 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
none
Accession Number
358C-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1936
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Philosophy, Scholarship, Learning and Teaching
Subjects (specific)
men (male humans) philosophers seated figures thinking

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