Head of a Philosopher

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Head of a Philosopher

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727–1804)LinkedCulture matchlcp-bd4ed9faac17

Date
1758–64
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
Italy
Department
Painting and Sculpture of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
90024

Giandomenico Tiepolo collaborated with his father and artistic tutor, Giambattista, on his greatest projects, including the decoration of the Royal Palace in Madrid (1762–64). After his father’s death in 1770, Giandomenico emerged as a highly original artist who was particularly adept at depicting popular activities and amusements in a humorous manner. This is one of a group of fanciful heads of philosophers that the artist executed in response to a similar painted series by Giambattista from 1757–58. Despite its source, Giandomenico’s lighter, more dashing work represents a distinct departure from his father’s style.

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Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Danielson and Mrs. Chauncey McCormick

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AAT300033618

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