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Venus and Adonis with Venus reclining on a riverbed with Cupid and three putti

After Francesco Albani Italian
Publisher Philippe Simonneau French
18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Venus and Adonis with Venus reclining on a riverbed with Cupid and three putti
  • Artist: Philippe Simonneau (French, Paris 1685–after 1753)
  • Artist: After Francesco Albani (Italian, Bologna 1578–1660 Bologna)
  • Publisher: Philippe Simonneau (French, Paris 1685–after 1753)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 11 11/16 × 13 7/16 in. (29.7 × 34.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.4171
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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