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print
Object Type
print
Museum number
1865,0520.760
Description
The Banquet of Cleopatra, set within an architecturally elaborate hall, after Tiepolo Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Pietro Monaco
After:
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
School/style
Italian
Production date
1743-1763
Production place
Published in:
Venice (city)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
360 millimetres
Width:
505 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
See 1865,0520.773 for comment on series. The painting by Tiepolo upon which this print is based is at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ancient history
Associated names
Representation of:
Cleopatra the Great
Representation of:
Nabal
(claimed to be)
Representation of:
Abigail
(claimed to be)
Associated with:
Consul Joseph Smith
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Edward Daniell
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
A E Evans & Sons
(sale Sotheby's, 24-7.iv.1865/970)
Acquisition date
1865
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1865,0520.760