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Luigi Garzi (1638-1721)
An allegory of Plenty
Black and white chalk on blue paper | 27.3 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906826
Luigi Garzi (1638-1721)
An allegory of Plenty
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A drawing of three figures buoyed by clouds: Plenty, seated on the left with her cornucopia, is about to be crowned by the winged figure of Fame. To the right sits a youth wearing a crown and holding a sceptre. Inscribed: L. Garzi.
Provenance
Probably acquired by George III in 1762 as part of the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani; first recorded in a Royal Collection inventory of c.1810 (Inv. A, p. 128: 'Guglielmo Burgognone a Cotempory of Carlo Maratti. Baccicia. Baldi. and others of inferior note')
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Medium and techniques
Black and white chalk on blue paper
Measurements
27.3 x 21.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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