Nella Venuta in Roma: pl. 6

1764

Franz Edmund Weirotter after Étienne de Lavallée-Poussin

Associated Names
Franz Edmund Weirotter

Artist, Austrian, 1730 - 1771

Étienne de Lavallée-Poussin

Artist After, French, 1735 - 1802

This is a drawing of several individuals surrounding a figure pointing upwards, accompanied by a winged creature. The artwork depicts a scene with a group of people gathered around, and one central figure holding a wreath aloft amidst swirling clouds. The setting includes classical architecture. The detailed lines create a dynamic texture of clouds and motion. The background features arched structures reminiscent of ruins.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14 x 9.7 cm (5 1/2 x 3 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.2 x 11.3 cm (6 x 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.16

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: En. De Lavallee Poussin inv; lower right in plate: f Weiroter. Sculp; lower center in plate: VI.; upper right in plate: 18.

Wikidata ID

Q75120682

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