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Drawing

18th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Wilson, Richard (RA) (artist)
Wollett, William (engraver)
Place of origin
England (drawn)
Italy (drawn)

Study of the altar, introduced in the composition of 'Meleager and Atlanta', on which is inscribed Genio hvic deo Sacrvm. - Villa Madama.; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, very slight.

Object details

Category
Drawings
Object type
Drawing
Materials and techniques
slightly drawn with black chalk, on grey paper
Grey Paper
Black Chalk
Drawing (Image-Making)
Brief description
Wilson, Richard (RA); Study of the altar, introduced in the composition of 'Meleager and Atlanta'; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, very slight; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Study of the altar, introduced in the composition of 'Meleager and Atlanta', on which is inscribed Genio hvic deo Sacrvm. - Villa Madama.; Drawn with black chalk on grey paper, very slight.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.4in
  • Width: 7.2in
Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style
English School
Marks and inscriptions
The altar is inscribed Genio hvic deo Sacrvm. - Villa Madama.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
This is a study of the altar introduced in the composition of 'Meleager and Atlanta', which was engraved by William Wollett.
Subject depicted
Altar
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
DYCE.661

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Record createdOctober 30, 2009
Record URL
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