Parmese School, first half 16th Century

Study of two female heads

Details

Parmese School, first half 16th Century
Study of two female heads
with inscription 'parmesan' (?)
black and red chalk, touches of red wash
4¼ x 5 7/8 in. (10.8 x 15 cm)

Provenance

possibly Nicolas Lanier (1588-1666), London (L. 2886).
Jonathan Richardson Sr. (1665-1745), London (L. 2183 and L. 2983, 'B.[?] 20/ AA. 31./ Jk.'), on his associated mount.
Thomas Hudson (1701-1779), London (L. 2432).
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), London (L. 2364).

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Lot Essay

The style of this drawing, which passed through the collections of some of the greatest British collectors, points to an artist from Parma from the first half of the 16th Century. It is reminiscent of the style of Parmese artists in the circle of Parmigianino, like Girolamo Mirola, who collaborated with Jacopo Bertoia.

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