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The arch of Janus and tower of S. Giorgio, Rome: 3693 f.4

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Titles

The arch of Janus and tower of S. Giorgio, Rome

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Busiri, Giovanni Battista

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Notes

History note: General Sir George Cockburn; Shanganagh Library; Spencer George Perceval

Measurements and weight

Height: 222 mm
Width: 166 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George

Note

Busiri Vici, p. 83, pl. 46. A drawing in bodycolour based on this composition is in a private collection, Rome.

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink over black chalk on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L'archo di gano a san giorgio (Busiri's hand)
  • Location: Verso of preceding folio
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Rome
  • Location: Verso of preceding folio
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 3
  • Location: Verso of preceding folio
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3693 f.4
Primary reference Number: 9773
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 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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