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ECL-Bn.8:34-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.8:34-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Wall Painting: Bacchus, musicians and Priapus herm

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

NB. changes in the numbering system

Other number

Ashby ETON V. 34 (xxxiii)

Description

Content (description)

In centre a Priapus herm under a tree, with fruits in his drapery, bullrushes behind. To the right a youthful Bacchus dancing with cymbals, two maenads behind him and three dancing musicians to the right. To the left are five more standing figures, one with pedum.

Content (object)

mural/wall painting

Content (note)



Dimensions

height (actual size): 320mm
width (actual size): 533mm

Dimension note

Ashby gives the dimensions as 207 x 423
The actual painting on the page measures 231mm x 445mm

Inscription

XXXIII written in ink on the front, in centre, below the red frame
Bartoli Disegno trouato nel Monte Palatino 1721 No.33 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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