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The Drunken Silenus, Supported by Two Putti
Attributed to: Pieter van Avont (Netherlandish, 1600–1652)
early 17th century
Medium/Technique
Pen and brown ink over traces of graphite
Dimensions
Sheet: 14 x 19.2 cm (5 1/2 x 7 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession Number97.767
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
n/a
Descriptionsmall spots of discoloration throughout and losses (repaired) along bottom margin
Signed
no
Marks
Verso: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (L. 4843)
Verso: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (L. 1309 H. F. Sewall)
no watermark
Verso: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (L. 1309 H. F. Sewall)
no watermark
InscriptionsVerso, lower left, in graphite: J. And. Sirani (Giovanni Andrea Sirani?)
Verso, bottom center in red ink: 97.767
Verso, bottom center in red ink: 97.767
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (1816-1896, NY, Lugt 1309); acquired 1897