Do you know this Old Masters name?

[Mischa Milosevic]

Let me give a bit of a clue Spain is where he is from and first letter is F. Ring a bell yet? Anyhow, this peace is not a priority so I am not rushed to finish. If by chance someone would like to start a old master charcoal copy (good source the Bargue book) and they like a few pointers on that stile of rendering I would be pleased to walk them through.

So, first start with a construct drawing and than lets have a look. I do have some of the Bargue drawings scanned and can send the file if I have it.

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

I give up Misha, can't name a spanish master with an F, unless is F as Francisco but this doesn't look like Goya or Zurbaran maybe?
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[Mischa Milosevic]

Ever hear of Fortuny?

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Mariano Fortuny ? I thought he was from Venice.

[Mischa Milosevic]

Looking around for his bio. Not sure where it is. No it is not Mariano.

[Carlos Ygoa]

Mariano Fortuny (father, second family name Marsal), spanish painter born in Reus, Tarragona, 1838.
He had a son, also called Mariano, born in Granada, 1871. The father is the more celebrated one (as a painter), the son, although also trained as a painter, was more known for his stage designs and photomontages.

So I

[Mischa Milosevic]

Bravo Ilaria, and Carlos! It is Mariano Fortuny Marsal. He did live in Italy and Paris. The drawing in question is a Estudio para una crusifixion - 1860.

Thank you again for having interest and for taking the time.

[Mischa Milosevic]

Finally found some time to get back to the man on the cross. I am doing my best to have this finished soon that I may exhibit it at a new up and up gallery opening up in Kronberg. If you look up Kronberg you will find it has a interesting history. It was once a art colony and more.

[Grethe Angen]

This is a great lesson for anyone working in dry media, should it not be in the progress section? Thank you Mischa.

[Mischa Milosevic]

Good point. Its up to the moderators I think?