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Italian School
Throne Room in the Palace of Pluto
1640
Pencil, pen and black ink, with gray wash, on paper.
8 1/4 x 10 5/16 inches (210 x 265 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:328:1
Notes: 

This drawing and 1982.75:328:2 are working drawings for a complete scene. 1982.75:328:1 includes a representation of the wings, Pluto's throne, and an overhead canopy. 1982.75:328:2 indicates the left half of the rear backdrop. The curved arch is designed to conform with the perspective of the side wings.

Inscription: 

Numbered indication of wing plan.

Provenance: 
Lucien Goldschmidt, New York; acquired in 1960 by Donald M. Oenslager, New York.
Associated names: 

Goldschmidt, Lucien, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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Italian School
School: 
Italian
Century: 
17th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints