Graphite, pen and ink, brush and sepia, watercolor washes on laid paper
Dimensions:
37.5 x 25.3 cm (14 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.)
Type:
figures
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Italy
Date:
1811–14
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Double sided sheet from sketchbook. Recto, sheet divided into six rectangles, each showing unique scene. Top left rectangle, Isaiah shown between two angels, inscription on tablet between angles: ISAIA 1811. Also inscription below rectangle: Raffaello Roma. Top right rectangle, Diana and Actaeon with inscription below: Albani Bologna. Middle rectangle, families of Virgin and Elizabeth. Inscription below: Francia Bologna. Bottom right rectangle, Virgin teaches child to read. Inscription below: Parmigianino Bologna. Bottom middle rectangle, Adonis starting hunt. Inscribed below: Parmigianino Bologna. At left top corner, "141" and at left bottom corner "78". Verso, three anatomical studies of arms, indicating muscles and bones. Three caricature heads in profile.