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Hoofd van een paard

Francesco Giuseppe Casanova

1737 - 1802

Medium

paper

Dimensions

h 157mm × w 120mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; chalk

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

horse (+ head of an animal); horse (+ head of an animal)

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1904

Notes

zwart en wit krijt op blauw papier

Collection Type

drawings

About Francesco Giuseppe Casanova

1727–1803 • Republic of Venice

Casanova was born in London while his parents were touring. He studied in Venice and was influenced by Venetian art. His brother, Giovanni Giacomo Casanova, wrote that he studied drawing with Giovanni Antonio Guardi. He was probably also the student of Francesco Simonini. He traveled to Florence and Germany, and he lived in Paris and Vienna. He was a popular court painter of battle, hunting and equestrian scenes. Comment on works: Landscapes; Battles; Marines