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ECL-Bn.10:22-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.10:22-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

A pillar decorated with weapons in relief

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Bn 10. 1-36 are all drawings of the details of the pillar, now in the Uffizi

Description

Content (description)

Detailed relief decoration from a pillar, of weapons and shields heaped together in confusion. Circular shield in centre has a face in its centre. Axe wtih bird head detail below. Body armour with tie detail at waist.

Content (object)

column

Content (note)



Dimensions

height (actual size): 480mm
width (actual size): 593mm

Inscription

Written in ink on the back of the drawing: Columna instrumentis Bellicis ornata/ Florentiae in Palatio Magni Etruriae Ducis/a septentrione/ ejus a dextra Lateris pars Quarta
(Topham's hand)

Materials & techniques note

grey wash on grey washed coloured paper with white highlights

Production

Person

Unknown (Artist)

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Mansuelli (Nos. 2-3)
image 148233
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