Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence
Drawing
16th century (made)
16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Study for 'Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence'; Men kneeling and soliciting Hercules, who is seated in the centre, club in hand, and the lion's skin on his left arm; Pen and bistre.
Object details
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| Title | Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and bistre |
| Brief description | Romano, Giulio, Study for 'Hercules or Eloquence', Pen and bistre, early 16th century. |
| Physical description | Study for 'Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence'; Men kneeling and soliciting Hercules, who is seated in the centre, club in hand, and the lion's skin on his left arm; Pen and bistre. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | A study for 'Hercule Gaulois, ou l'Eloquence', similar in treatment to the same subject designed by Raffaello. The drawing was formerly in the Crozat collection, but is now in the University collection at Oxford. |
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| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.219 |
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| Record created | September 11, 2009 |
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