Mosaic
19th century (made)
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This is a mosaic made in the 19th century in Italy, probably Michelangelo Barberi. The mosaic depictsa landscape with cataract and river, minutely executed in coloured stones.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Coloured stone |
| Brief description | Mosaic, coloured stones, depicting landscape, Italian, 19th century |
| Physical description | Mosaic depicting landscape with cataract and river. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1875. |
| Summary | This is a mosaic made in the 19th century in Italy, probably Michelangelo Barberi. The mosaic depictsa landscape with cataract and river, minutely executed in coloured stones. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1875, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 57 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 746-1875 |
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| Record created | September 26, 2008 |
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