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Antonio Galli Bibiena

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Antonio Galli Bibiena
1697-1774
Entrance Façade of a Palace. Verso: studies of architectural details
1773
Pen and brown ink, with gray wash, over graphite, on paper.
12 5/8 x 9 inches (321 x 229 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:92
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Inscribed on lower left base of building, in pen and brown ink, "A. Bibiena 1773 D".

Provenance: 
Janos Scholz, New York (no mark; see Lugt S. 2933b); acquired in 1951 by Donald M. Oenslager, New York.
Associated names: 

Scholz, János, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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Artist page: 
Galli Bibiena, Antonio
School: 
Italian
Century: 
18th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints