An Elderly Bishop

c. 1750

Giuseppe Angeli

Associated Names
Giuseppe Angeli

Artist, Venetian, 1712 - 1798

The drawing shows a partial profile view of an elderly male figure, focusing on the face and upper shoulders. The man has his head slightly turned to the right, with a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and subtle lines suggesting age. His thinning hair curves back from his forehead, and he has a long beard and mustache. He appears to be wearing a garment covering his shoulders, and the background is plain. The artwork features soft shading and line work, with a sketch-like quality.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Princes of Liechtenstein (Lugt 4398); (M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York); Rudolf J. Heinemann [d. 1975], New York; by inheritance to his wife, Lore Heinemann [d. 1996] New York; bequest 1997 to NGA.

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Exhibition History

1997

  • Building a Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998, no. 56.

Bibliography

1997

  • Robison 1997, no. 56.

Wikidata ID

Q64572473

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