Design for a Sculptural Frame Decorated with Angel Heads, Volutes and Leaves (for a Ceiling ?); Design for a Base Decorated with Angel Heads, Volutes and Leaves

? Made by Giulio Romano Italian

early 16th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Sculptural Frame Decorated with Angel Heads, Volutes and Leaves (for a Ceiling ?); Design for a Base Decorated with Angel Heads, Volutes and Leaves
Artist: ? Made by Giulio Romano (Italian, Rome 1499?–1546 Mantua)
Date: early 16th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over traces of leadpoint
Dimensions: 4-1/16 x 5-9/16 in. (10.3 x 14.1 cm) octagonal sheet
5-7/8 x 4-15/16 in. (15 x 12.5 cm) rectangular sheet
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.19.73
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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