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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

Figure studies

c.1853-76

Albumen print | RCIN 851688

A photograph of a drawing by Raphael now in the Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe degli Uffizi, Florence (inv. no.496E r).

This drawing features studies of the Virgin and Child for the 'Bridgewater Madonna' on the verso: see RCIN 850896 for a photograph of the verso.
  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)