Apollo and the muses surrounded by personifications of the arts and sceinces
Drawing
mid 18th century (drawn)
mid 18th century (drawn)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Drawing, Ceiling design: Apollo and the Muses surrounded by personifications of the arts and sciences, artist unknown, Naples, pen and ink and wash, mid 18th century.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Apollo and the muses surrounded by personifications of the arts and sceinces (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink and wash |
| Brief description | Drawing, Ceiling design: Apollo and the Muses surrounded by personifications of the arts and sciences, artist unknown, Naples, pen and ink and wash, mid 18th century. |
| Dimensions |
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| Style | |
| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | Bought 1883 |
| Bibliographic reference | Ward-Jackson, Peter, Italian Drawings Volume II. 17th-18th century, London, 1980, cat. 1214, p. 188, illus.
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NAPLES: mid 18th century
1214
Ceiling design: Apollo and the Muses surrounded by personifications of the arts and sciences
Pen and ink and wash
18 1/8 x 13 ¼ (460 x 336) 9088
PROVENANCE Bought 1883
The draughtsmanship suggests an artist under the influence of Solimena. It is possible, however, that the drawing may be Austrain. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9088 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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