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Mythology & Putti

    Dido receiving the Trojans in audience

    c.1853-76

    Albumen print | RCIN 851665

    A photograph of a drawing now in the Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House (inv. no.727b). The drawing is a preparatory study by Raphael for a border compartment (first compartment right) of the 'Quos Ego', a composition designed by Raphael and engraved by Raimondi (RCINs 851662, 851663). A photograph of another study by Raphael for the 'Quos Ego' composition at RCIN 851666.
    • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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