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Capriccio Derived from Salvator Rosa's "Figurine"

late 18th century

British 18th Century

Associated Names

British 18th Century

Artist

Salvator Rosa

Artist After, Neapolitan, 1615 - 1673

The image depicts three figures in historical military attire. The figure on the left is wearing armor and holding armor and a spear. The middle figure is in loose clothing with a large hat and expressive facial features. The figure on the right is also in armor, partially leaning forward. The background consists of sketch-like lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on wove paper, laid down on old mount
Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Dimensions

sheet: 18.7 × 18.5 cm (7 3/8 × 7 5/16 in.)
mount: 21.2 × 21 cm (8 3/8 × 8 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2017.53.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Donald J. Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: SR (in monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q64537750

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