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Attributed to Giovanni Battista Cipriani
1727-1785
Two classical female figures
late 18th century
Etching.
5 3/8 x 8 inches (137 x 203 mm); on mount: 8 1/8 x 8 inches (206 x 203 mm)
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
1980.79:7
Notes
Print is closely trimmed to image and possibly cropped with loss of upper portion of sheet.
Probably late 18th century.
Tentatively attributed to Cipriani by accompanying documentation in the Morgan Library.
Probably late 18th century.
Tentatively attributed to Cipriani by accompanying documentation in the Morgan Library.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed "W. Blake" in pencil at lower right.
Provenance
Herman Cohen, Sandy Hook, Conn.
Summary
Print shows two female figures in classical dress flanking a plinth; one at left stands with an open book in her hands, while the other at right sits in profile facing left and holds a caduceus.
Associated names
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
School
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