The Virgin and Child [‘The Small Cowper Madonna’] published May 1857
Albumen print | 41.7 x 31.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850692
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A photograph of Raphael's so-called Small Cowper Madonna (c.1505-06), that Ruland (1876) catalogues as being then in the collection of the Earl Cowper, Penshanger and now in the National Gallery, Washington DC (inv. no.1942.9.57). Lettered with title and production details.
Showing the seated figure of the Virgin supporting with her left hand the Christ Child who is standing on her lap throwing his arms round her neck.Provenance
Probably acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76) or shortly after
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
41.7 x 31.9 cm (sheet of paper)
23.2 x 17.3 cm (image)
33.2 x 28.3 cm (platemark)
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Bibliographic reference(s)
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 203-206, no. 23
Alternative title(s)
MADONNA & CHILD_BY RAPHAEL.