early 17th century (made), 1608 (published)
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Half-title. A cartouche, flanked by male and female figures emblematic of Painting and Drawing.
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Materials and techniques | Etching |
Brief description | Half-title from a volume of plates by Odoardo Fialetti (1573-1638), depicting parts of the male figure, titled 'Il vero modo et ordine per Dissegnar tutte le Parti et Membra del Corpo Humano'. Published by Justus Sadeler, Venice, 1608. The etched design incorporates a cartouche, flanked by male and female figures emblematic of Drawing and Painting. |
Physical description | Half-title. A cartouche, flanked by male and female figures emblematic of Painting and Drawing. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'B' (Lettered) |
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Accession number | E.214-1964 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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