ECL-TP.6-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-TP.6-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Frieze of eighteen figures
Frieze of eighteen figures
Frieze of eighteen figures
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
assigned by cataloguer
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Rustic sacrifice: on the right several figures are reclining: the two groups are connected by nymphs.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
The Thomas Ashby 1914 Eton catalogue states that this was a 'Disegno trovato nel Monte Palatino, 1721 no. 40' This inscription seems to be on the back of the watercolour, now obscured by the canvas backing.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 175mm
width (actual size): 791mm
width (actual size): 791mm
Inscription
See the content object, there may be an inscription on the back but it is not visible. It should read: Fr. Bartoli....... Disegno trovato nel Monte Palatino, 1721. No.40
Below the image is written XXXX No. 6
Below the image is written XXXX No. 6
Materials & techniques note
watercolour on paper, backed on to canvas
Production
Person
Bartoli, Francesco, 1675? - 1730? (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
