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Venus with Cupid and doves

Fresco
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fresco

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleVenus with Cupid and doves
Materials and techniques
Fresco
Brief description
Fresco fragment, 'Venus with Cupid and Doves', style of Roman School, Pompeii, 19th century
Physical description
Fresco
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 9in
  • Approx. width: 7in
Dimensions taken from departmental object file
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr Arthur de Noë Walker
Object history
Given by Dr Arthur de Noë Walker, 1893
Production
Acquired as a work of the 1st century AD from Pompeii, but in fact a 19th century imitation.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
503-1893

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Record createdMay 21, 2007
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