Title
Detail Photograph of a Painting Series in The Elms
Creator
Date
c.1962 - 1990
Description
Detail Photograph showing part of 'The Triumph of Scipio' by Paolo Pagani (1660-1716). It was reattributed in February 2006 to Angelo Trevisani (Venetian, 1669-1753). It is one of a series of four oil on canvas Venetian paintings (Italian, c. 1706) depicting scenes in the life of Scipio Africanus, the Roman General who conquered the North African City of Carthage in 203 B.C. This painting is located in the dining room at The Elms.
Notes
Penciled inscription on verso reads "Elms mural; Din Rm North; The Triumph of Scipio Paolo Pagani"
Cultural Origin
American
Newport
Medium
photographic print
gelatin silver
Extent
8" X 10"
Collection
Source
Taken for the Preservation Society of Newport County
Identifier
PSNCA.H.004.125
Related Materials
Related to object PSNC.2754.3; PSNCA.H.004.124
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