The Souls and Charon Virgil and Dante
Draughtsman: Flaxman, John
Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
1792 - 1793
Design for 'Inferno', Canto 3, v.118, "Cosi sen vanno su per l'onda bruna". Inset: possibly a study for 'Inferno', Canto 19, v.43, "E 'I buon maestro ancor de la sua anca Non me dipose".
Support
composed of
laid paper
Leaf
Height 192 mm
Width 131 mm
Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper
Accession number: 736*.f.8
Primary reference Number: 38962
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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