Recto: The head of Cleopatra; and a Closed hand

Giandomenico TIEPOLO
Recto: The head of Cleopatra; and a Closed hand
(1744)

Medium
black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on grey-green paper

Measurements
45.0 × 33.0 cm irreg. (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2008

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Venice, Italy

Accession Number
2008.27

Department
International Prints and Drawings

Subjects (general)
Human Figures

Subjects (specific)
Cleopatra hands (animal components) heads (representations) line drawings (drawings) preparatory drawings sketches three-quarter views women (female humans)

Movements
Baroque

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Recto: The head of Cleopatra; and a Closed hand Verso: A raised arm; and a Hand holding a dish

Verso: A raised arm; and a Hand holding a dish