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Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel

Agostino Carracci , 1595

Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel, by Agostino Carracci, ink, 1595
Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel, by Agostino Carracci, ink, 1595

Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Agostino Carracci. It dates from 1595 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:in unknown hand, lower right: A Carracci.; across top verso: 65 Annibale Carracci. A Head of a Bacchus: a / study from the antique: pen & bistre ... Thomas Lawrence
Markings
Marked:Ellesmere (L. Supp.2710b)

Artist & collection

Portrait of Agostino Carracci

Artist

Agostino Carracci

Agostino Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; also Caracci; 16 August 1557 – 22 March 1602) was an Italian painter, printmaker, tapestry designer, and art teacher.

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Who painted Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel?

Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel was painted by Agostino Carracci in 1595.

Where can I see Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel?

Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel?

Head of a Faun in a Concave Roundel is associated with Renaissance.

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