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Vatican Frescoes

Vatican Frescoes

    Studies of figures

    c.1853-76

    Albumen print | RCIN 852583

    A photograph of a drawing now in the Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt (inv. no.4303), generally regarded as a copy after studies by Raphael for figures in the 'School of Athens'. Some scholars have suggested that an attribution to Raphael should be reconsidered. See Bibliographic References.
    • Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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