ECL-Bm.3:21-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.3:21-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue: seated philosopher
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
A bearded philosopher, draped in a himation and wearing sandals, sits on a cubic block. He gestures with his right hand turned upwards on his knee.
Traces of preparatory pencil drawing on the back of the drawing, with three standing figures.
Traces of preparatory pencil drawing on the back of the drawing, with three standing figures.
Content (object)
statue
Dimensions
height (actual size): 496mm
width (actual size): 383mm
width (actual size): 383mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Camera di Diogene. Diogene sedente
Inscription description
written on the front of the drawing, lower right: XVIII
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (272)
• Louvre (I ; 166.1 (?))
• RS
• Louvre (I ; 166.1 (?))
• RS
