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AFTER TIMOTEO VITI (1469-1523)

Self-portrait of Timoteo Viti

c.1853-76

Albumen print | 31.5 x 23.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 852177

A photograph of a drawing currently attributed to Timoteo Viti now in the British Museum, London (inv. no.1860,0616.95). Previously thought to be a portrait of Viti by Raphael, it is now generally reputed a self-portrait by Viti himself.

  • Creator(s)

    After Timoteo Viti (1469-1523) (artist)

  • 31.5 x 23.1 cm (sheet of paper)

  • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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