Recto: Allegorical Subject: An enthroned figure in clouds, with a female figure to the left. Verso: A slight and insistinct sketch of a similar theme
Drawing
1761 (drawn)
1761 (drawn)
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Enthroned figure in clouds with a female figure on the left. There is a slight and indistinct sketch on the verso in red chalk.
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Title | Recto: Allegorical Subject: An enthroned figure in clouds, with a female figure to the left. Verso: A slight and insistinct sketch of a similar theme (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Recto: Pen and wash over red chalk on paper; verso red chalk on paper |
Brief description | Drawing, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicting an allegorical subject with an enthroned figure in the clouds. Italy, 1761. |
Physical description | Enthroned figure in clouds with a female figure on the left. There is a slight and indistinct sketch on the verso in red chalk. |
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Object history | Part of the volume 'Vari Studi e Pensieri'. Provenance: Edward Cheney (1803-84); by descent to Colonel Alfred Capel Cure; Sotheby's 29 June 1885, Lot 1024; purchased by the V&A from dealer, E. Parsons, 29 June 1885. |
Production | Part of the volume 'Vari Studi e Pensieri' |
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Accession number | D.1825:55-1885 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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