19th Century Florence School Pencil Drawing of a Nude Centurian

19th Century Florence School Pencil Drawing of a Nude Centurian

This is a well-executed drawing of a nude Roman soldier in repose. It is a very rare subject indeed! It is most likely a student drawing from Florence. 

The condition is good, with a few folds around the edges. There is also tape on the front of the drawing on the right side, probably put there at least 100 years ago. (Please see images).

Drawing on paper

39 x 55 cm 

unframed 

£130