Title
Venus and Adonis
Object Type
Date
1816
Description
VENUS AND ADONIS (printed in Paris, 1816) engraved by Paolo Toschi (Italian, 1788-1854) after a painting by Francesco Albani (Italian, 1578-1660). The scene depicts a landscape with a sleeping Venus surrounded by cherubs as Adonis approaches accompanied by his dog.
Cultural Origin
French
Italian
Medium
ink on paper
gesso and wood frame
Extent
29 3/4" x 35 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Smith, 1986.
Identifier
PSNC.1939
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