File:Drawing, A Candlestick with Four Branches, early 19th century (CH 18129799).jpg
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[edit]English: Drawing, A Candlestick with Four Branches, early 19th century
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Artist |
Luigi Righetti |
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Title |
English: Drawing, A Candlestick with Four Branches, early 19th century |
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English: The oblong plinth of a half circular pedestal of marble is supported by two eagles. The pedestal is decorated above and below by elaborated moldings, and in the main field with oblong panels with frames tangent to each other, and with figures of the Muses inside. The shaft is surrounded by three girls supporting its entablature upon which a vase stands. From its inside hang downwards the four branches with burning candles. Above it rises a pedestal with a figure of Jupiter Tonans with the eagle standing beside him. |
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early 19th century date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P4241,Q40719727 |
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Medium | pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | H x W: 51.1 × 24.9 cm (20 1/8 × 9 13/16 in.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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institution QS:P195,Q1129820 |
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Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design |
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Accession number |
1901-39-96 |
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Credit line | Museum purchase through gift of various donors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo |
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