Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
1727-1804
Two Men Wearing Robes and a Turban, One Standing, One Seated
ca. 1750
Pen and brown ink on paper.
11 1/4 x 8 inches (286 x 203 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann, in memory of Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann.
1996.98
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Formerly attributed to Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, this drawing is instead an early study by Domenico Tiepolo, emulating the works of his father.

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Watermark: Double-headed eagle.

Provenance: 
Tomas Harris, London; Dr. Rudolf J. and Lore Heinemann, New York.
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Harris, Tomás, 1908-1964, former owner.
Heinemann, Rudolf J., former owner.
Heinemann, Lore, former owner.

Bibliography: 

Aikema, Bernard. Tiepolo and His Circle : Drawings in American Collections. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Art Museum ; New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1996, no. 86, repr.

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