Image
Description
Maker
Felice Giani (Italian, 1758-1823)
Title
Vestal Virgins Showing the Will of Augustus to Tiberius and the Senate
Year
Materials/Techniques
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Materials
chalk, pen and ink, wash technique, white heighteningSupports
Dimensions
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44 x 83.5 cm (17 5/16 x 32 7/8 inches) (irregular)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Marks: Collection mark: M. Brandegee
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Mr. Janos Scholz
Object Number
57.246 Type
Provenance
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… - 1904, Collection of Giovanni Piancastelli, Rome, [1845-1926].
1904 - 1944, Purchased by Mary and Edward Brandegee, Boston, MA from Giovanni Piancastelli. Lugt, 1860c.
1944 - 1957, Purchased by Janos Scholz, New York, [b. 1903] from Mary Brandegee, Boston, MA.
1957, Gift to the RISD Museum from Janos Scholz on 12/04/1957.
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