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ECL-Bn.8:31-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.8:31-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Wall Painting: Two figures with column

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

NB. changes in the numbering system

Other number

Ashby ETON V. 31 (xxix)

Description

Content (description)

A wall and a tree in background: in centre a column with a globe on it: to right a female figure (Fame?) sits in a high-backed chair, writing on a tablet: to left a female figure advances towards her and points with her right hand.

Content (object)

mural/wall painting

Content (note)



Dimensions

height (actual size): 312mm
width (actual size): 245mm

Dimension note

Ashby gives the dimensions as 179 x 282
The actual painting on the page measures 226mm x 173mm

Inscription

XXIX written in ink on the front, in centre, below the red frame
Bartoli Disegno trouato nel Monte Palatino 1721 No.29 written in ink on the back of the painting
Ashby says the 1721 has been added.

Materials & techniques note

Pencil, pen and watercolour on paper

Production

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Ashby (p.54)
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