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ECL-Bn.6:49-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.6:49-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Painting of Antique Ceiling

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Other number

Ashby ETON III 49

Description

Content (description)

Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the central circle is a draped winged Victory (full face) with a palm in her right hand and a garland in her left.
Four further circles with winged draped figures and scrolling decoration amongst vines and peacocks. Eagles in each corner.

Content (object)

mural/wall painting

Content (note)



Dimensions

height (actual size): 368mm
width (actual size): 367mm

Dimension note

Ashby gives the dimensions as 318 square
The actual painting on the page measures 322mm x 322mm square

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.37 )
• Cameron (57 (Palace of Augustus))
• Engelmann (Eng. T. xxvii. 4 (Caylus, 22) 'Ornamento nella volta del sepolcro superiore (i.e. that marked Q in the plan of the tombs at Villa Corsini))
• Michaelis (Vitt. 71 (Inv. 9648))
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