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RICHTER (FL.1820)

A self-portrait of Raphael

c.1820-1870

Etching | 7.2 x 7.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850052

A reversed etching after the self-portrait depicted in the fresco 'The School of Athens' painted by Raphael in c.1509-10 in the Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican. Trimmed within the platemark.

  • Creator(s)

    Richter (fl.1820) (lithographer)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 7.2 x 7.3 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-1876)

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Lazio [Italy]
            • Rome [Lazio]
              • Vatican City [Rome]
                • Vatican Palace [Vatican City]
                  • Stanza della Segnatura [Vatican Palace]
                    • Vatican-Stanza della Segnatura-School of Athens
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • prints
  • Other number(s)

    Ruland p.6 A.VII.11

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