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Rafaello Morghen, engraver
Italian, 1758 - 1833
Theseus and the Slain Minotaur, after the sculpture of Antonio Canova, 18th - 19th century
Engraving
51.7 x 38.4 cm (image)
Gift of Mrs. Edward H. Heller 1959.121.??

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after, Antonio Canova

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Artist Biography: Engraver, etcher; born in Naples 19 June 1758, studied there with father Filippo and uncle Giovanni Elia .1778 to Rome, studiedwith Giovanni Volpato, whose daughter Domenica he married 1781.1793 called to Florence by the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Remained there for the rest of his life. Died in Florence 8 April 1833. The complete collection of his works passed into the ownership of Luigi Bardi of Florence.~~Reference: Pezzini, Grazia Bernini et al. Raphael Invenit. Roma: 1985, Quasar.~