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Drawing, Allegorical Figure of Fidelity

This is a Drawing. It was created by Giuseppe Longhi. It is dated 1790–1830 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is graphite on cream paper, laid down. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne.

Its dimensions are

13.7 × 11.6 cm (5 3/8 × 4 9/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite, mount, lower left: Giuseppe Longhi

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: La Fedeltà G.L.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Allegorical Figure of Fidelity; Giuseppe Longhi (Italian, 1766–1831); Italy; graphite on cream paper, laid down; 13.7 × 11.6 cm (5 3/8 × 4 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne; 1948-118-76

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