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Mythology & Putti

Mythology & Putti

Studies of Children

c.1847-1876

Crayon-manner with etching | RCIN 851906

A facsimile of a drawing by Raphael (c.1501) now in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no.3855 v). Lettered with production details, and stamped with blind stamp of the 'Chalcographie du Louvre, Musées Nationaux' (variant of Lugt 1695). A photograph of the drawing at RCIN 851905.
  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)