Antonio Tempesta

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Antonio Tempesta
1555-1630
Africa
Pen and brown ink and wash, on paper; squared in graphite.
8 3/4 x 5 7/8 inches (222 x 150 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:631

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The chariot carries a native sitting on a crocodile, drawn by two lions.

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Inscribed at lower margin of old mat, "Tempesta".

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Acquired in Paris in 1928 by Donald M. Oenslager.
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Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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