Obverse and Revese: Sacred and Profane Love
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Accession Number
1938-88-7376
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Fortunato Duranti (7–1863), an Italian artist active during the early 19th century, *Obverse and Reverse: and Profane Love* between 1820 and 1850. This drawing, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Smithsonian Collection, both sides of the sheet—obverse and reverse—highlighting Duranti's skill in utilizing the full potential of his medium. Acquired through museum purchase with gifts from various donors and the Eleanor G Hewitt Fund, it reflects the institution's commitment to preserving diverse works on paper. The title evokes the timeless artistic theme of "Sacred and Profane Love...