Drawing, Design for a Painted Ceiling, 1770–1800, Francesco Saverio Mergolo, 1770–1800

Octagonal. A cupid sits upon clouds, raising with his right hand a burning heart. At right are two heads of cupis. Framed as a horzontal ovoid. Squared. On verso are accountings. Date: 1770–1800. Dimensions: 13.4 x 16.4 cm (5 1/4 x 6 7/16 in.). Medium: black chalk on paper, wash. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Design for a Painted Ceiling, 1770–1800 (CH 18549493)