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Mythology & Putti

    Five Children Playing Amongst Ruins

    published 1803

    Etching | RCIN 851929

    An outline-etching after an anonymous engraving (RCIN 851928: formerly thought to be after a design by Raphael). The print credits Raphael as the inventor of the composition. Lettered with titles and production details. Published in C.P. Landon, 'Vie et Œuvre complète de Raphaël Sanzio', 1803, plate 456.
    • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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