Roman School, 17th Century

An academic male nude, seated, with a sickle and staff

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Roman School, 17th Century
An academic male nude, seated, with a sickle and staff
black and white chalk, on blue paper
17 x 11¼ in. (43.2 x 28.6 cm.)

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A.G.B. Russell; by whom bequeathed to the present owner.

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After beginning his career in diplomacy, Russell (1879-1955) became a distinguished member of the College of Arms, appointed Lancaster Herald (1922) and Clarenceux King of Arms (1954). He also published extensively on the works and letters of William Blake, as well as Drawings by Guercino in 1923. He formed a fine collection of Old Master drawings (see Lugt 2770a).