Date
1850-1899
Object Type
Painting
Subject
Horse head study
Holding institution
Accademia di Carrara
About The Work
Testa di Cavallo. It belongs to the group of horse studies donated to
the Academy of Fine Arts of Carrara by Giuseppe Conti, the artist’s heir.
The work is connected to a painting, now unidentified, depicting the
“Disfida di Barletta,” of which the cartoon executed in pencil and charcoal
remains in the Carrara collection.
the Academy of Fine Arts of Carrara by Giuseppe Conti, the artist’s heir.
The work is connected to a painting, now unidentified, depicting the
“Disfida di Barletta,” of which the cartoon executed in pencil and charcoal
remains in the Carrara collection.
Title
Studio di testa di cavallo
Creator
Conti Giacomo
Subject
Horse head study
Object Type
Painting
Original Function
Donazione. Collezione Conti.
Date
1850-1899
Inscriptions
On the back of the frame NR (previous recovery) SFIDA DI BARLETTA / QUADRO DI GIACOMO CONTI / STUDIO DI TESTA DI CAVALLO
Technique / Support
Oil on paper
Dimensions
cm 72 x 57
Holding institution
Accademia di Carrara
Inventory number
45
Bibliography
LAGHI A. V., La pinacoteca dell'Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, Martellago (VE), 2002.
Conservation status
Fair
Unique identifier
0900390352