Circle of Pierre Brébiette (1598-circa 1650)

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Circle of Pierre Brébiette (1598-circa 1650)

A standing Allegorical Figure

red chalk squared diagonally and horizontally in black chalk
217 x 109mm.

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Although reminiscent of Claude Vignon's draughtsmanship the static classical pose of the figure does not allow a full attribution to the artist. However, the features of the face and hands combined with a heavy use of red chalk may suggest Brébiette's hand.

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