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Head of a Man in profile to right wearing a Venetian hat

c.1853-76

Albumen print | RCIN 852169

A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1504) currently in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Lille (inv. Pl 468). The identity of the sitter, as well as the circumstances in which this drawing was made, are matter of dispute. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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