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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Two figures in an interior, possibly an apothecary
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Two figures in an interior, possibly an apothecary

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's drawing 'Two figures in an interior, possibly an apothecary' demonstrates masterful command of pen and brown ink with wash over black chalk. The artist's delicate line work and subtle tonal variations create depth and narrative intrigue within the intimate interior setting. This drawing exemplifies the 18th-century Venetian tradition of skilled draftsmanship and observational subject matter.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;

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Old Master and British Works on Paper

January 18, 2023

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 213

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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Two figures in an interior, possibly an apothecary

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's drawing 'Two figures in an interior, possibly an apothecary' demonstrates masterful command of pen and brown ink with wash over black chalk. The artist's delicate line work and subtle tonal variations create depth and narrative intrigue within the intimate interior setting. This drawing exemplifies the 18th-century Venetian tradition of skilled draftsmanship and observational subject matter.

Medium
Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Figure Study, Rococo, Classical, Sketch, Brown Tones, Interior, Eighteenth Century, Italian, Narrative

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