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Vatican Frescoes

Vatican Frescoes

      Head of a muse [from the 'Parnassus']

      c.1846-1876

      Engraving | RCIN 852468

      A print reproducing the head and shoulders of the second standing muse to the left of Apollo in the fresco of Parnassus, painted by Raphael in c.1510-11 in the Stanza della Segnatura, Vatican. Lettered with title and production details.
      • Added to the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection (c.1853-76)

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