A Group of Figures with a Woman and Two Pages, c. 1713
Giovanni Antonio Pellegriniexpand_more
Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash on cream laid paper, backed with Japanexpand_more
Gift of Professor Alfred Moirexpand_more 99.236
Not on Viewexpand_more
Born and trained in Venice, Pellegrini traveled for 20 years throughout northern Europe, where his decorative paintings were popular among aristocratic patrons. This drawing is probably a study for one of several allegorical paintings honoring the life of Palatine Elector Johann Wilhelm, which Pellegrini made for Bensberg Castle, near Cologne, Germany. The Elector was known for his lavish patronage and his astounding art collection.
Details
- Title
- A Group of Figures with a Woman and Two Pages
- Artist Life
- Italian (Venice), 1675–1741
- Role
- Maker
- Accession Number
- 99.236
- Provenance
- (Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd., London, "Old Master Drawings," July 6-7, 1987, lot 147) Alfred Moir, Santa Barbara, CA
- Curator Approved
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