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Head of Girl Inclined to the Left

Domenichino1617/1619

National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool
United Kingdom

This is a study for a painting executed by Domenichino in 1618-19, called Madonna della Rosa, or the Madonna of the Roses. It was commissioned as part of a fresco by Guido Nolfi. Nolfi was a leading citizen in the Italian town of Fano and the fresco decorated his family chapel.

Domenichino enjoyed working in Fano. He was treated very well by Nolfi and his family. The finished picture was obviously close to Nolfi's heart, as he mentioned it specifically in his will and forbade its sale.

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  • Title: Head of Girl Inclined to the Left
  • Creator: Domenichino
  • Creator Lifespan: 1581/1641
  • Date Created: 1617/1619
  • Location Created: Italy, Fano
  • Physical Dimensions: 26.3 cm x 19 cm
  • Rights: Purchased from the Trustees of the Weld Heirlooms Settlement with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund, Sir Denis Mahon and British Nuclear Fuels in 1995
  • Medium: Black chalk; White heightening; Blue paper
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