Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
1. Drawing
2. Watermark
3. Reference image: Adoration of the Shepherds by Annibale Carracci
1. Drawing
2. Watermark
3. Reference image: Adoration of the Shepherds by Annibale Carracci
41.45
Adoration of the Shepherds
Black chalk with traces of red chalk, on blue paper.
8.125 in W
x
10.125 in H
(Image)
11.0625 in W x 15.25 in H (Paper)
11.0625 in W x 15.25 in H (Paper)
European
This drawing is on a handmade paper that contains a watermark.
Bears the inscription “Albertinelli” in later hand.
This drawing is a copy after a painting attributed to Annibale Carracci. The seemingly casual interactions between the figures provide a humanistic quality to this depiction of the nativity scene.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctors Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
This drawing is a copy after a painting attributed to Annibale Carracci. The seemingly casual interactions between the figures provide a humanistic quality to this depiction of the nativity scene.
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctors Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019.
In Collection
Acquired by the University of Pittsburgh from Mary Burgwin Denny in 1941.
Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
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