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Vincenzio Piombi

Vincenzio Piombi, by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar, chalk, 1798
Vincenzio Piombi, by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar, chalk, 1798

Vincenzio Piombi is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:upper right: Vincenzio Piombi / Revisore della / Gazettafiorentina; in later hand, across top verso: Port. of Vincenzio Piombi / Revisore della Gazetta (?) / fiorenti na; aBv//: Vicar / Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar (1762-1834)

About this work

Overview

This drawing, Vincenzio Piombi, is the work of Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar, executed in 1798.

Technique & Style

The portrait is rendered in black chalk on laid paper, a medium often used for preparatory studies and portrait drawings during the late 18th century.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Vincenzio Piombi?

Vincenzio Piombi was painted by Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wicar in 1798.

Where can I see Vincenzio Piombi?

Vincenzio Piombi is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Vincenzio Piombi?

Vincenzio Piombi is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Vincenzio Piombi?

Museum-quality prints of Vincenzio Piombi are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.