Raccolta di teste
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1896-31-83
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, gifted son of the renowned Venetian master Giambattista Tolo, created *Raccolta di teste ("Collection of Heads") 1770 and 1774. Working in the lush Rococo tradition of 18th-century Venice, specialized in lively drawings and paintings of expressive figures, often blending theatrical flair with keen observation. This artwork, classified as "figures" in the Smithsonian American Art's collection, likely comprises a series of head studies—a common practice among artists of the era to capture diverse expressions, poses, and character types for larger compositions. Produce...