The tomb of Virgil

The tomb of Virgil
 (1820-1830)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and bistre with coloured washes
Measurements
38.2 × 25.5 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
1278.685-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923
Public domain
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Ceremonial and Funerary Monuments and Memorials Sites
Subjects (specific)
Italy (nation) Naples (inhabited place) tombs tunnels Virgil

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