Alcibiades and Two Philosophers c. 18th century
raphael
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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incomplete sketchy
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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paper
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pencil drawing
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inorganic-material
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underpainting
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chalk
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water
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watercolour illustration
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italy
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black-chalk
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watercolor
This black chalk drawing by the High Renaissance master Raphael, titled "Alcibiades and Two Philosophers", portrays a famous Athenian general and statesman, Alcibiades, flanked by two philosophers. It is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. Raphael, who died young at the age of 37, is known for his refined drawing technique and meticulous attention to detail. This drawing is a testament to his mastery of form and composition, and it highlights the intricate details of Renaissance portraiture.
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