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ECL-Bn.6:44-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.6:44-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Painting of Antique Ceiling

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Other number

Ashby ETON III 44

Description

Content (description)

Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the central circle a draped female figure walks to the left, holding a vase in both hands: in the surrounding lunettes are four recumbant figures.
Bigas pulled by horses flank arched figured panels.

Content (object)

mural/wall painting

Content (note)



Dimensions

height (actual size): 377mm
width (actual size): 393mm

Dimension note

Ashby gives the dimensions as 322 square
The painting on the actual page measures 342mm x 344mm

Inscription

Volta del Palazzo di Augusto written in ink on the back of the painting







Materials & techniques note

watercolour on paper

Production

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Ashby (p.36)
• Michaelis (Holk. ii. 16)
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