The Franco-Italian Album
Drawing
1749-1755 (made)
1749-1755 (made)
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Elevation of a segmental-headed opening, filled with an illusionistic scroll of paper. In front of it is a garland and at the top three angels' heads with wings. The centre section has been cut out, removing most of the title inscription on the scroll and the identification inscription.
Object details
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| Title | The Franco-Italian Album (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink, pencil and grey wash |
| Brief description | Sir William Chambers. One of a large group of drawings, mainly architectural designs, bound in a volume titled "Franco-Italian Album," mid-18th century. |
| Physical description | Elevation of a segmental-headed opening, filled with an illusionistic scroll of paper. In front of it is a garland and at the top three angels' heads with wings. The centre section has been cut out, removing most of the title inscription on the scroll and the identification inscription. |
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| Summary | Elevation of a segmental-headed opening, filled with an illusionistic scroll of paper. In front of it is a garland and at the top three angels' heads with wings. The centre section has been cut out, removing most of the title inscription on the scroll and the identification inscription. |
| Bibliographic reference | Kisluk-Grosheide, Daniëlle and Rondot, Bertrand (Eds.) Visiteurs de Versailles: Voyageurs, princes, ambassadeurs (1682-1789) Paris: Gallimard, 2017 |
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| Accession number | 5712:1 |
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| Record created | December 15, 2008 |
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