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Probably related to the fresco decoration of the Palazzo Contarini, Venice, executed by Diziani between 1750 and 1760, A.P. Zugni-Tauro, Gaspare Diziani, Venice, 1971, fig. 238.
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Two Allegories of Air: Juno with a Peacock and a Chameleon; and A Figure surmounted by a Sun and a Rainbow, holding a Globe
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Gaspare Diziani* (1689-1767)
Two Allegories of Air: Juno with a Peacock and a Chameleon; and A Figure surmounted by a Sun and a Rainbow, holding a Globe
inscribed 'Aria' (1) and 'Vela' and 'Aria' (2)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash
7.1/8 x 5.1/8 in. (180 x 130 mm.)a pair (2)
Two Allegories of Air: Juno with a Peacock and a Chameleon; and A Figure surmounted by a Sun and a Rainbow, holding a Globe
inscribed 'Aria' (1) and 'Vela' and 'Aria' (2)
black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash
7.1/8 x 5.1/8 in. (180 x 130 mm.)a pair (2)