Drawing, Project for a ceiling painting of the Argentina Theater in Rome: Venus, 1850–1900, Francesco Grandi, 1850–1900

Recto: circular composition. The goddess is sitting upon clouds, breasts and lap covered with a cloth. Beside her, at left, cupid, addressing her, at right the two doves. Written below, at right: "soffitta teatro argentina," and "f. Grandi" verso: in opposite direction: at left, the upper act of the deposition. At right: the virgin, turned toward left; the right leg not drawn. Date: 1850–1900. Dimensions: 43.2 x 51 cm (17 in. x 20 1/16 in.). Medium: crayon, paper. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Project for a ceiling painting of the Argentina Theater in Rome- Venus, 1850–1900 (CH 18550329)