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Design for grotesque ornament for a vault

Drawing
1530-1563 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing, Design for grotesque ornament for a vault


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleDesign for grotesque ornament for a vault (published title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and wash
Brief description
Drawing, Design for grotesque ornament for a vault, by Francesco Salviati, Florentine School, pen and ink and wash, 16th century
Physical description
Drawing, Design for grotesque ornament for a vault
Dimensions
  • Height: 270mm
  • Width: 245mm
Style
Production typeUnique
Object history
Given by Ludwig Gruner 1857
Bibliographic reference
Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings, Volume I. 14th-16th century, London, 1979, cat. 281, p. 139, illus. The following is the full text of the entry: SALVIATI, FRANCESCO (de' Rossi) (1510-63) 281 Design for grotesque ornament for a vault Pen and ink and wash 10 5/8 x 9 5/8 (270 x 245) 178 PROVENANCE Given by Ludwig Gruner 1857 Formerly catalogued as 'in the manner of Giovanni da Udine'. The new attribution was made by Philip Pouncey.
Collection
Accession number
178

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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