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Bust of a Woman Wearing a Fantastic Head-dress and Mask

After Rosso Fiorentino Italian
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bust of a Woman Wearing a Fantastic Head-dress and Mask
  • Series/Portfolio: Set of 6 masquerade coiffures
  • Artist: René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers)
  • Artist: After Rosso Fiorentino (Italian, Florence 1494–1540 Fontainebleau)
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: sheet: 5 11/16 x 4 5/16 in. (14.5 x 10.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.95.210
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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