Andreas Leonhard Roller

Download image:

1805-1880

A Roman Amphitheater for Donizetti's "Polyeucte," Act V

Pen and black ink and watercolor on paper; varnished.

7 3/4 x 10 3/8 inches (197 x 262 mm)

Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.

1982.75:542

Download verso image:

Inscription:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, "Andreas Leonhard Roller/ Décor pour le 15e- acte / de 'Polyeucte'/ Acquis par echange de M. Lust[?]/ 20VII1922".

Provenance:

Andreas Roller; Alexandre Benois; acquired in 1963 by Donald M. Oenslager.

Associated names:

Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848. Martyrs.
Benois, Alexandre, 1870-1960, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

Catalog link:

Artist page:

School:

Century:

Classification:

Department: