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Sol with a lion representing the zodiacal sign of Leo: P.4122-R-85

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sol with a lion representing the zodiacal sign of Leo
The Seven planets

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bonasone, Giulio (Attributed)
Printmaker: Reverdino, Giorgio (Attributed)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by Whitley, Leonard

Note

From a set of seven plates. Catalogued by Bartsch under Reverdy as 'doubtful work'. Now thought to be by Giulio Bonasone, see Stefania Massari 1983 nos.22-28.

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 4
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4122-R-85
Primary reference Number: 199991
Bartsch: 6 (Reverdy)
Illustrated Bartsch: 6 (489) (Reverdy)
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 December 2014 Updated: Tuesday 9 December 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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