Fortunato Duranti

Philosopher Instructing or Prophesying to a King

Maker

Fortunato Duranti (Italian, 1787-1863)

Title

Philosopher Instructing or Prophesying to a King

Year

late 1700s-mid 1800s

Medium

pen and wash technique on white paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

pen and wash technique on white paper

Materials

wash technique

Supports

white paper

Dimensions

19.7 x 27.3 cm (7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches) irregular; varies up to 10.75

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Verso: Inscribed in graphite: "Agricola"

Stamped with collector's mark of Edward and Mary Brandegee (Lugt 1860c)

Marks: Verso:Collection mark (zigzag lines and B inscribed in rectangle) = Brandegee

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Janos Scholz

Object Number

57.242

Type

Drawings and Watercolors

Exhibition History

Italian Drawings from the Museum's Collection

Mar 17, 1961 – Apr 16, 1961

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Fortunato Duranti (Italian, 1787-1863)

Philosopher Instructing or Prophesying to a King, late 1700s-mid 1800s

pen and wash technique on white paper

19.7 x 27.3 cm (7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches) irregular; varies up to 10.75

Gift of Janos Scholz 57.242

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