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Design for a frieze

Drawing
late 18th century - early 19th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing, Design for a frieze, by Felice Giani (Gianni), Italian School, pen and ink and wash, late 18th century - early 19th century


Object details

Object type
TitleDesign for a frieze (published title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash
Brief description
Drawing, Design for a frieze, by Felice Giani (Gianni), Italian School, pen and ink and wash, late 18th century - early 19th century
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 403mm
  • Sheet width: 584mm
Style
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed in pencil ‘Felice Gianni Roma 1796’
Object history
Sir T. Lawrence; S. Woodburn (sale, Christie, 4-8 June 1860; bought for the Museum)
Associated objects
Bibliographic references
  • Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings Volume II. 17th-18th century, London, 1979, cat. 1020, p.144-145 The following is the full text of the entry: GIANI (GIANNI), FELICE (?1760-1823) 1020 Designs for friezes (4 on 1 sheet) Inscribed in pencil ‘Felice Gianni Roma 1796’ Pen and ink and wash Size of sheet 15 7/8 x 23 (403 x 584) 2295 [related museum numbers: 2296, 2297, 2298] PROVENANCE Sir T. Lawrence; S. Woodburn (sale, Christie, 4-8 June 1860; bought for the Museum)
  • Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings Volume II. 17th-18th century, London, 1980, cat. 1020, p.144-145, illus. The following is the full text of the entry: GIANI (GIANNI), FELICE (?1760-1823) 1020 Designs for friezes (4 on 1 sheet) Inscribed in pencil ‘Felice Gianni Roma 1796’ Pen and ink and wash Size of sheet 15 7/8 x 23 (403 x 584) 2295 [related museum numbers: 2296, 2297, 2298] PROVENANCE Sir T. Lawrence; S. Woodburn (sale, Christie, 4-8 June 1860; bought for the Museum)
Collection
Accession number
2295

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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