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Johann Winckelmann

Johann Winckelmann

(Swiss, 1741–1807)
(Swiss, 1741–1807)
1764
Medium/TechniqueEtching
DimensionsLegacy dimension: 35.5 x 45.7 cm;
Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession numberP10869
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate, below image, at center: IO: WINCKELMANN / Antiq. Pontif. et Prof. et Prof. Graec. L. in Biblioth. Vatic. In plate, at lower left: Angelica Kauffman dipin. et inc. In plate, at lower right: in Roma anno 1764
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to his son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note]. (Accession Date: October 21, 1897)

NOTE: Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.