[Venus Anadyomene seated on a conch] [graphic]

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Title: [Venus Anadyomene seated on a conch] [graphic]
Alternative Title: For the benefit of Mr. Giardini
Creator: Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, printmaker
Contributor: Cipriani, Giovanni Battista, 1727-1785.
Published / Created: [1778]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed by W. Hinton, St. James's Street
Abstract: "Bill-head for the benefit of Mr Giardini; Venus Anadyomene; naked, seated on a conch in the centre, holding a crown in her right hand; four putti inside the conch; three putti flying in the sky holding a large drapery above her; a banner at bottom; after Cipriani; state after title removed and printer's name added."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title supplied by cataloger.
Date from British Museum online catalogue, Cf. museum registration no. 1897,1231.284.
On leaf numbered 8 in a bound volume of 33 prints: Eighteenth century tickets / by Bartolozzi and others.
Provenance: Purchased by W.S. Lewis from Holland Brothers, Birmingham, January 1958.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 13.5 x 12 cm, on sheet 28.2 x 22 cm
Language: English

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