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The head of a young woman
1858Albumen print? | RCIN 2864369
A photograph of a drawing formerly attributed to Raphael, now ascribed to Andrea Solario (c.1505-10) and part of the collection of the Albertina, Vienna (inv. no.243r), depicting the head of a young woman wearing a turban. This drawing features studies for the head of a child on the verso (see RCIN 851303 for a photograph of the verso).
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 854449) can be found in the prince Consort's Raphael Collection, portfolio 48 (970608)
Creator(s)
After Andrea Solario (1460-1524) (artist)
After a work previously attributed to Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)
Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Medical sciences
- Anatomy
- Heads
- Anatomy
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Turbans
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Medical sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
