Catafalque for a king, Carlo Marchionni, Italian, 1702–1786, Graphite, black chalk, brush and gray wash on laid paper, In the shape of an obelisk without point. Three steps lead to a base with candle brackets, the front intended for an inscription. The obelisk is connected with the base by a part with winged skulls supporting festoons. On top, a crown and mace upon a cushion, above a cloth, covering the upper part of the obelisk. In front are a winged woman and a putto supporting a medallion with the image of the king. Upon the steps, at left, a gentleman with a dog, at right a cleric
GLIX-115-2DMFPHR
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
Artokoloro, Penta Springs Limited
Készült
Leírás
Catafalque for a king, Carlo Marchionni, Italian, 1702–1786, Graphite, black chalk, brush and gray wash on laid paper, In the shape of an obelisk without point. Three steps lead to a base with candle brackets, the front intended for an inscription. The obelisk is connected with the base by a part with winged skulls supporting festoons. On top, a crown and mace upon a cushion, above a cloth, covering the upper part of the obelisk. In front are a winged woman and a putto supporting a medallion with the image of the king. Upon the steps, at left, a gentleman with a dog, at right a cleric