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The Large Heads of Men in Oriental Headdress: A Man Nearly in Profile and Turned to Left
The Large Heads of Men in Oriental Headdress: A Man Nearly in Profile and Turned to Left is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1966.722
- Credit line
- Gift of David S. Ingalls
About this work
Overview
The Large Heads of Men in Oriental Headdress: A Man Nearly in Profile and Turned to Left is a print by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, an Italian artist active in the mid-17th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man's head in profile, adorned with elaborate, non-Western headdress. It is part of a series of studies exploring exotic attire, likely related to Castiglione's interest in narrative and historical subjects.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, scratchy lines, the print showcases Castiglione's focus on texture, achieved through rapid, detailed marks. The work exemplifies the expressive qualities of his drawing style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the print is now held in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Castiglione, known for his etchings and monotyping, was a prominent figure in the Genoese school.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (baptized 23 March 1609 – 5 May 1664) was an Italian Baroque painter, printmaker and draftsman, of the Genoese school.
