ECL-Bn.6:23-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:23-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 23 (i) on front in pencil)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central circle a youth hovers, with drapery over his left shoulder. He holds a spear in his right hand and a disc in his left. In each corner are single figures standing in front of curtains.
In the central circle a youth hovers, with drapery over his left shoulder. He holds a spear in his right hand and a disc in his left. In each corner are single figures standing in front of curtains.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 390mm
width (actual size): 376mm
width (actual size): 376mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 338 square
The actual painting on the page measures 353mm x 352mm
The actual painting on the page measures 353mm x 352mm
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
I written in pencil on the front of the drawing bottom right.
I written in pencil on the front of the drawing bottom right.
Materials & techniques note
watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Bartoli, Francesco, 1675? - 1730? (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p.33)