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Vatican Frescoes

Vatican Frescoes

Two male studies

c.1810-1876

Lithograph | RCIN 852926

A lithographic facsimile of a drawing by Raphael (c.1519-20) now in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (inv. no.WA1846.210). Made for 'Lawrence Gallery. A series of facsimiles of original drawings by Raffaelle da Urbino’ (London 1841), but eventually not included in the series.
  • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)