ECL-Bn.6:37-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:37-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 37
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the central circle a draped female reclines to the left, with her left arm outstretched, and her right arm resting on a pillow (?) (not identical with the figure in Bn. 5.16) On the right stands a flower crowned youth with drapery which leaves his left arm and his legs bare.
The preparatory pencil grid is very visible.
In the central circle a draped female reclines to the left, with her left arm outstretched, and her right arm resting on a pillow (?) (not identical with the figure in Bn. 5.16) On the right stands a flower crowned youth with drapery which leaves his left arm and his legs bare.
The preparatory pencil grid is very visible.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 384mm
width (actual size): 361mm
width (actual size): 361mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 294 square
The painting on the actual page measures 309mm square
The painting on the actual page measures 309mm square
Inscription
Bartoli Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the painting
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.35 )