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Description: | A reproduction produced by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Rembrandt. The drawing is of an old man, from the side. He is wearing a hat with a fur trim, and his clothes appear somewhat shabby and mended. He has a long, shaggy beard and is leaning with both bands on a stick. This drawing is on the same sheet as 1933.412.
Text from the accompanying booklet produced by the Vasari Society:
"No. 18
REMBRANDT
(b. 1606; d. 1669)
STUDY OF AN OLD MAN LEANING ON A STICK
Collection of the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim. From the collection of Richard Houlditch. Pen and sepia. 7.7 x 6.5 cm. (3 x 2 1/2 in.).
An old man with a shaggy beard seen nearly in profile to the right; wearing a cap bound with fur; shown nearly half length, back somewhat bent, with both his hands leaning on a stick.
A characteristic example of Rembrandt's studies from the life, done in his early years, between about 1628-35.
A. M. H."
Technique: REPRODUCTION
Reproduction by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Rembrandt, Study of an Old Man leaning on a stick (1933.411). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.105281 | Go to resource |
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