Death of St. Francis, after Giotto, upper Church San Francesco, Assisi

William Young Ottley British

After Giotto di Bondone Italian

1795–1836

Not on view

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Title: Death of St. Francis, after Giotto, upper Church San Francesco, Assisi
Artist: William Young Ottley (British, Thatcham, Berkshire 1771–1836 London)
Artist: After Giotto di Bondone (Italian, Florentine, 1266/76–1337)
Date: 1795–1836
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and black ink
Dimensions: sheet: 12 11/16 x 12 1/2 in. (32.3 x 31.7 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of James David Draper, 1980
Object Number: 1980.292
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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