The Virgin and Child c.1853-76
Albumen print | 28.0 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 850695
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A photograph of a drawing formerly attributed to Raphael now in the Uffizi, Florence (inv. no.1775 E).
The drawing, which corresponds largely to Raphael's so-called Small Cowper Madonna (although in reverse), was formerly thought to be the preparatory cartoon for the painting. It is now generally regarded as a copy. A photograph of the painting is at RCIN 850693.
Showing the seated figure of the Virgin supporting with her right hand the Christ Child who is standing on her lap throwing his arms round her neck.Provenance
Acquired for the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)
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Albumen print
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28.0 x 20.9 cm (sheet of paper)
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Inventario Uffizi. Disegni Esposti II 1987 : Disegni esposti, vol. 2, 1987 / a cura di Annamaria Petrioli Tofani, Florence (Gabinetto disegni e stampe degli Uffizi) no. 1775E
Capellen 2001 : Capellen, JM, 2001. Raphael : the paintings. Volume 1, The Beginning in Umbria and Florence ca.1500-1508 pp. 203-206, no. 23