ECL-Bm.9:70-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:70-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Two Egyptian statues
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
a) A male stands with his hands by his side, holding a roll in each clenched hand. He wears a loincloth and a headdress, which comes forward over his chest. Behind the body is a support.
b) A nude female stands with her right arm by her side, her left hand raised to her breast. In her clenched right hand she holds a roll, in her left an angled object. She wears a narrow collar. Her thick wig is brought forward over her chest. Behind her body is a support.
b) A nude female stands with her right arm by her side, her left hand raised to her breast. In her clenched right hand she holds a roll, in her left an angled object. She wears a narrow collar. Her thick wig is brought forward over her chest. Behind her body is a support.
Content (object)
sculpture
Content (note)
Egyptian figures.
According to Lanciani ( Bcom 1894) these statues are now in the Vatican
According to Lanciani ( Bcom 1894) these statues are now in the Vatican
Dimensions
height (actual size): 198mm
width (actual size): 272 (double)mm
width (actual size): 272 (double)mm
Inscription
nella Piazza di Tivoli trovati nella Villa Adriana written in ink on the undersheet
Spuy ??? written in ink on the back of the drawing
Spuy ??? written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
ink and grey wash on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Lanciani (Bcom 1894)