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The Marriage of the Virgin
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The Marriage of the Virgin
Giuseppe Longhi (Italian, 1766–1831)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
Published by: Luigi Bardi (Italian, active 1811–1843)
After: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, 1483–1520)
Published by: Luigi Bardi (Italian, active 1811–1843)
1820
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 101.5 x 70.2 cm (39 15/16 x 27 5/8 in.)
Platemark: 80.5 x 52.1 cm (31 11/16 x 20 1/2 in.)
Platemark: 80.5 x 52.1 cm (31 11/16 x 20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Washington Wales
Accession NumberM1513
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Apell 03, iii/vi; Le Blanc 4, iv/v
Marks
Recto, bottom left, the blindstamp of Giuseppe Longhi (Lugt 4544); recto, bottom right, an indistinct blindstamp; verso, center, stamped in blue ink, the mark of the MFA Wales Collection (Lugt 2544)
InscriptionsBottom center, in pen and brown ink, the number "488" (of a numbered edition of 1,200 impressions)
ProvenanceGeorge Washington Wales, Boston (1815-1896); his gift to the MFA April 15, 1882