Who created "A Turk [recto]"?

A Turk [recto] was created by Giovanni Battista Cipriani in 1726 to 1750.

When was "A Turk [recto]" created?

This artwork was created 1726 to 1750.

What medium is "A Turk [recto]"?

A Turk [recto] is graphite on laid paper.

Is "A Turk [recto]" in the public domain?

Yes, A Turk [recto] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Turk [recto]

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

1726 to 1750

Medium

graphite on laid paper

Dimensions

overall: 15.1 x 9.5 cm (5 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of William B. O'Neal

Accession Number

1995.52.27.a

About the Artist

Giovanni Battista Cipriani · 1766–1839

Giovanni Battista Cipriani was born on April 20, 1766, in Siena, Italy, to Simon Pietro Cipriani and Eva Bandini. He grew up alongside his brothers Barbato, a sculptor, and Galgano, an engraver, in a family immersed in the arts. Cipriani began his education studying Latin and mathematics before pursuing fine arts under the sculptor and architect Giuseppe Silini in Siena.) His talent earned him a p...

A Turk [recto]

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