Who created "The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael"?

The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael was created by Giovanni Battista Cipriani|Simon Watts|Francesco Bartolozzi in July 28, 1788.

When was "The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael" created?

This artwork was created July 28, 1788.

What medium is "The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael"?

The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael is Stipple engraving; fourth state of four.

Is "The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael" in the public domain?

Yes, The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael

Giovanni Battista Cipriani|Simon Watts|Francesco Bartolozzi

July 28, 1788

Medium

Stipple engraving; fourth state of four

Dimensions

Plate: 5 7/8 × 7 3/8 in. (14.9 × 18.7 cm) Sheet: 8 7/16 × 11 3/16 in. (21.4 × 28.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Herbert Mitchell, 2008

Accession Number

2018.839.144

About the Artist

Giovanni Battista Cipriani|Simon Watts|Francesco Bartolozzi · 1766–1839

Giovanni Battista Cipriani was born on April 20, 1766, in Siena, Italy, to Simon Pietro Cipriani and Eva Bandini. He grew up alongside his brothers Barbato, a sculptor, and Galgano, an engraver, in a family immersed in the arts. Cipriani began his education studying Latin and mathematics before pursuing fine arts under the sculptor and architect Giuseppe Silini in Siena.) His talent earned him a p...

The Graces Crowning the Bust of Raphael

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