Study for Assumption of the Virgin
1849. Graphite on hand made, fibrous wove paper, finished with gray wash. 6 3/8 x 4 3/8 inches (160 x 110 mm). Unevenly trimmed sheet edges, non-archival tape remnants at all four corners, recto, well outside of image area. Horseshoe-shaped area of light discoloration that extends significantly into the figure's face, beneath the lips, and up over the rear of the head, dog-eared right lower corner with associated light discoloration at crease. DeMin and Belluno inscribed in graphite, verso.
A detailed study showing 'primo pensiero' for Giovanni DeMin's large scale fresco, Assumption of the Virgin. The fresco is located in Comelico Superiore parish church, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy.
Item number: 279
Price: $1,000.00
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