Alessio de Marchis (Naples 1684-1752 Perugia)
Portrait of the artist, half-length, holding a porte-crayon, in a trompe l'oeil oval frame
inscribed 'Alexius de Marchis Neapoletanus. Aetat: sue 54: Sui ipsius Effig: del: 1734' and with number '60'
black chalk, stumping
14½ x 9¾ in. (36.8 x 24.8 cm.)
Alessio de Marchis (Naples 1684-1752 Perugia)
Portrait of the artist, half-length, holding a porte-crayon, in a trompe l'oeil oval frame
inscribed 'Alexius de Marchis Neapoletanus. Aetat: sue 54: Sui ipsius Effig: del: 1734' and with number '60'
black chalk, stumping
14½ x 9¾ in. (36.8 x 24.8 cm.)