Standing Philosopher and Two Other Figures

published 1785

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1696 - 1770

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

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The image depicts three figures near a body of water. The two on the left are crouched over and appear to be speaking. One has their back to the viewer and the other's face is partially visible. They are on the ground near a long pole that may be a flag or sail.The figure on the right is standing upright with one arm resting on a stone ledge or platform. The crouching figures both wear wear long, flowing robes with hoods. The standing figure has visible facial features, a beard, and a furrowed brow. This person's hair is long and covered with a head scarf. Around them are elements of a rural or riverside setting; there is a decorative urn on the ground in the right hand corner and leafy trees in the background. The background includes a simple line drawing depicting a cloudy sky over calm water.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906.

1971

  • Rizzi, Aldo. The Etchings of the Tiepolos. Complete edition. London: Phaidon, 1971.

Wikidata ID

Q64957002

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