Studies of the Cenotaph of Annia Regilla

1750s/1766

Mauro Antonio Tesi

Associated Names
Mauro Antonio Tesi

Artist, Bolognese, 1730 - 1766

This is a drawing of architectural elements of a building. The detailed sketches depict a classical building facade with ornate columns, a pediment, and decorative moldings. The architecture features Corinthian columns, with fluted shafts and elaborate capitals, along with architectural ornaments and portions of an arched window or niche. The use of light shading and line work adds depth and detail to the features, creating a study or conceptual drawing of the elements.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Martin & Sewell, by 1970); Brian Sewell [1931-2015], London; (sale, Christie's, London, 27 September 2016, no. 52); (Dr. Martin Moeller Kunsthandel, Hamburg); purchased 2018 by NGA.

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Exhibition History

1970

  • Master Drawings. Martin and Sewell, London, 1970, no. 33 (as Agostino Mitelli).

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: Mauro Tesi; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: S. 388 / _Mauro Tesi (1730 Montalbano - 1766 Bologna) / Rom [not deciphered]

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