ECL-Bm.14:21-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.14:21-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Bust: Hadrian
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson catalogue states :
The drawings, by a variety of artists are sometimes stuck to the pages of this volume and do not keep to the place allotted to them by number. Three drawings are missing.
The drawings, by a variety of artists are sometimes stuck to the pages of this volume and do not keep to the place allotted to them by number. Three drawings are missing.
Description
Content (description)
Hadrian turns his head slightly to his right, and looks upwards. He wears a corselet beneath a cloak, which is draped round the bust.
Content (object)
bust
Content (note)
Sampson catalogue states: Bibliotheca Sti Marci, Venetiis
Dimensions
height (actual size): 295mm
width (actual size): 228mm
width (actual size): 228mm
Inscription
Hadrianus in Bibliotheca Sti Marci Venetiis written in ink on the front of the drawing
Inscription description
T written in ink on the back of the drawing, artist?
Materials & techniques note
Grey wash with white highlights on ochre washed paper.
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
