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Dedication page of a volume of decorative and ornamental designs titled 'Pergolesi : Ornaments and Designs' (E.1503 to 1569-1907). Pergolesi dedicates the work to 'the Late most high and puissant prince Hugh Percy Duke of Northumberland'. The text is surrounded by a border of Greek Key pattern. Intaglio print on laid paper.
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Materials and techniques | Intaglio print on laid paper |
Brief description | Dedication page of a volume of decorative and ornamental designs titled 'Pergolesi : Ornaments and Designs' (E.1503 to 1569-1907). Intaglio print on laid paper. Published Great Britain, 1791. |
Physical description | Dedication page of a volume of decorative and ornamental designs titled 'Pergolesi : Ornaments and Designs' (E.1503 to 1569-1907). Pergolesi dedicates the work to 'the Late most high and puissant prince Hugh Percy Duke of Northumberland'. The text is surrounded by a border of Greek Key pattern. Intaglio print on laid paper. |
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Marks and inscriptions | TO THE / MEMORY of the Late / MOST HIGH AND PUISSANT PRINCE / HUGH PERCY / DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND / who was / A PATRON OF THE ARTS / and to / WHOSE VIRTUES, THIS WORK / IS DEDICATED / BY HIS MOST GRATEFUL / and humble Servant / MICHEL ANGELO PERGOLESI. (Text of design.) |
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Accession number | E.1503-1907 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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