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Head of Meleager (recto); Unfinished Study of the Farnese Hercules from the Back (verso)

Artist: Pietro Fancelli

recto: sculpted male head with wavy hair in chunky pieces; wide bridge of nose; head turned slightly to PL; verso: standing nude male figure seen from back, with head bent down; heels together, with PR foot slightly in front, toes apart; PR hand on back of hip bone; some geometric perspective sketches, LRC

Date
18th-19th century
In our collection
since December the 16th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
21 3/4 x 12 7/16 in. (55.25 x 31.59 cm) (irregular)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Black and white chalk on gray paper
Price
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Composition
iron26%
zinc8%
copper66%