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A great variety of Original Designs of Vases, Figures, Medallions, Friezes, Pilasters, Panels (sic) and other ornaments, in the etruscan grotesque style, Executed in the most finished manner

Print
1777-92 (Published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA great variety of Original Designs of Vases, Figures, Medallions, Friezes, Pilasters, Panels (sic) and other ornaments, in the etruscan grotesque style, Executed in the most finished manner (suite title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Michelangelo Pergolesi (after), design for interior panel with grotesque ornament, from 'A great variety of Original Designs of Vases, Figures, Medallions, Friezes, Pilasters, Panels (sic) and other ornaments, in the etruscan grotesque style, Executed in the most finished manner', London, 1777-92.
Physical description
Engraving
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 16.9cm
  • Cut to width: 9.9cm
Object history
Possibly a cutting from A great variety of Original Designs of Vases, Figures, Medallions, Friezes, Pilasters, Panels (sic) and other ornaments, in the etruscan grotesque style, Executed in the most finished manner' published 1777-1792.
Collection
Accession number
28389:15

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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