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Clorinda attacking Tancred with a spear, Tancred blocking her with his sword

1782
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Clorinda attacking Tancred with a spear, Tancred blocking her with his sword
  • Artist: Carlo Antonio Porporati (Italian, Volvera 1741–1816 Turin)
  • Artist: After Carle (Charles André) Vanloo (French, Nice 1705–1765 Paris)
  • Date: 1782
  • Medium: Etching and engraving; fourth state of five (De Vesme)
  • Dimensions: Image: 16 7/8 × 12 7/16 in. (42.9 × 31.6 cm)
    Sheet: 20 7/16 × 14 9/16 in. (51.9 × 37 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.95.673
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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