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Design (section) of a domed chapel containing a tomb of a bishop


late 16th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

drawing


Object details

Category
TitleDesign (section) of a domed chapel containing a tomb of a bishop (published title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash on paper
Brief description
Drawing, Design (section) for a domed chapel containing the tomb of a bishop, artist unknown, formerly attributed to Giorgio Vasari, Italian School, pen and ink and wash, late 16th century
Physical description
drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 679mm
  • Width: 293mm
Style
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed in ink in a later hand 'G. Vasari'
Object history
Provenance: C. Rogers (Lugt 624); Sir T. Lawrence (Lugt 2445); S. Woodburn (sale, Christie, 4-14 June 1860; bought for the Museum)
Bibliographic reference
Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings, Volume I. 14th-16th century, London, 1979, cat. 592, p. 246, illus. The following is the full text of the entry: UNKNOWN SCHOOL, late 16th century 592 Design (section) of a domed chapel containing a tomb of a bishop Inscribed in ink in a later hand 'G. Vasari' Pen and ink and wash 26 3/4 x 11 1/2 (679 x 293) [2]273 PROVENANCE C. Rogers (Lugt 624); Sir T. Lawrence (Lugt 2445); S. Woodburn (sale, Christie, 4-14 June 1860; bought for the Museum) Formerly attributed to Vasari.
Collection
Accession number
2273

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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