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Head of Bearded Old Man Shown in Profile, Looking Up

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Head of Bearded Old Man Shown in Profile, Looking Up
  • Artist: Ercole Procaccini The Younger (Italian, Milan 1605-1680 Milan)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Red chalk on cream paper. Reworked counterproof?
  • Dimensions: 5-1/16 x 5-1/8 in. (12.8 x 13 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
  • Object Number: 80.3.527
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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