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Design for a Festival Chariot

Drawing
early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a festival chariot pulled by two doves, Florentine School, early 17th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesign for a Festival Chariot (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash on paper
Brief description
Design for a festival chariot pulled by two doves, Florentine School, early 17th century
Physical description
Drawing in brown ink and wash showing a chariot bearing Venus and Cupid seated on a throne, the chariot drawn by two doves.
Dimensions
  • Drawing height: 25.2cm
  • Drawing width: 36cm (Note: maximum width)
  • Mount height: 38.7cm
  • Mount width: 50.5cm
Summary
Design for a festival chariot pulled by two doves, Florentine School, early 17th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.41-1993

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Record createdMay 23, 2014
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