Rendering of the Palazzo Farnese, Rome
ca. 1750
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1911-28-447
About this artwork
Elevation of a large, three-story building (Palazzo Farnese, Rome). Northeastern half of elevation of the facade with northwestern half elevation of the court and section through northwestern wing. Measurements inscribed.
About the Artist
Unknown
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