Head of an Old Man, In this work, an old man looks up toward something in the distance. His face is illuminated by a light coming from the left of the composition., c.1770

 Item — Box: 271
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s38-i0275

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Head of an Old Man, In this work, an old man looks up toward something in the distance. His face is illuminated by a light coming from the left of the composition.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0266; Public Notes: This work once belonged in the collection of Andre Meyer (Paris). This work is one of many of Fragonard's depicting the same subject matter said to be in the style of Rembrandt. This piece is the most contemporary of this subject matter.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1770

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: portraits; figures; School: French; Style period: Rococo; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 8.1; Image width (in.): 6.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: mounted; curling; scratched; Print type: toned black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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