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Artist/Maker
Unknown artist, Roman (Ancient)
Photographerattributed to
Joaquim Possidónio Narciso da Silva
(Portuguese, 1806 – 1896)
Date19th century
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 × 7 5/8 in. (24.4 × 19.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of James Garfinkel, Class of 1980; Transferred from the Art History Department
Object numberS2018.2.233
Not on view
DescriptionPhotograph depicting Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy at the Vatican Museum.
Collections
Additional Details
Provenance
2018: Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, by transfer from the Art History Department;
likely by 1985 - 2018: Hamilton College (Art History department), by gift of James Garfinkel;
c. 1981-85: James Garfinkel, likely by purchase at auction in London.
likely by 1985 - 2018: Hamilton College (Art History department), by gift of James Garfinkel;
c. 1981-85: James Garfinkel, likely by purchase at auction in London.
Markings
"Miss Locke" on verso in bottom left corner in pencil
Inscribed
"Edizione inalterabile. ROMA - Museo Vaticano La Tragedia. 870a" in bottom margin
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