Head of a Philosopher

1758/64

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727–1804)

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.

Status: On View, Gallery 217
Department: Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Title: Head of a Philosopher
Place: Italy (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1758–1764
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60.5 × 45.8 cm (23 3/4 × 18 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Danielson and Mrs. Chauncey McCormick
Reference Number: 1945.175
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