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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
1727-1804
Head of a Young Woman
ca. 1745
Red and white chalk and white chalk wash, on blue paper.
8 15/16 x 6 5/8 inches (227 x 169 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann, in memory of Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann.
1996.88
Notes:
Although traditionally given to Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (and identified as the head of a boy), this sheet seems more likely to depict a young woman and is surely by the young Domenico.
Watermark: None.
Provenance:
William Bateson, London (Lugt S. 2604a); his sale, London, Sotheby's, 23-24 April 1929; Tomas Harris, London; Dr. Rudolf J. and Lore Heinemann, New York.
Associated names:
Bateson, William, 1861-1926, former owner.
Harris, Tomás, 1908-1964, former owner.
Heinemann, Rudolf J., former owner.
Heinemann, Lore, former owner.
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