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Drawing, Jupiter consoles an imploring goddess, probably Venus, 1796–98

This is a Drawing. It was created by Felice Giani. It is dated 1796–98 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pencil, pen and black inks, brush and watercolors on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24.7 × 41.9 cm (9 3/4 × 16 1/2 in.)

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Drawing, Jupiter consoles an imploring goddess, probably Venus, 1796–98; Felice Giani (Italian, 1758–1823); Italy; pencil, pen and black inks, brush and watercolors on paper; H x W: 24.7 × 41.9 cm (9 3/4 × 16 1/2 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-3240

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