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A trophy of arms

Drawing
mid 16th century (made)
Place of origin

Drawing, A trophy of arms, Rome, mid 16th century.

Object details

Object type
TitleA trophy of arms (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brush and ink heightened with whiteon brown washed paper
Brief description
Drawing, A trophy of arms, Rome, mid 16th century.
Dimensions
  • Length: 183mm
  • Width: 235mm
Style
Bibliographic reference
Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings Volume I. 14th-16th century, London, 1979, p. 221-222. The text is as follows: ROME: mid 16th century 496 A trophy of arms Brush and ink heightened with white on brown washed paper 7 ¼ x 9 ¼ (183 x 235) D.393-1887 PROVENANCE J. van Haecken (Lugt 2516); W. Bates (lugt 2604); bought 1887 A typical 16th century imitation of Polidoro, to whom it was formerly attributed.
Collection
Accession number
D.393-1887

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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