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Written by: Murat AydınResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 166146
Giovanni Battista PiazzettaHead of Boy Wearing Hat in Profile
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Giovanni Battista Piazzetta |
|---|---|
| Date | n.d. |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | Black chalk on blue laid paper |
| Dimensions | 42.6 × 27 cm (16 13/16 × 10 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type | Drawing and Watercolor |
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, 1682–1754) Full biography →
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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