Artwork
Il Marzocco, Donatello
Il Marzocco, Donatello is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Russell Pope. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Il Marzocco is a drawing by Donatello, executed in graphite.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: "Il Marzocco" .Donatello. / Florence. / Drawn to Scale. 1" = 1 foot. / John Russell Pope.; upper right in graphite, circled: 10; upper left verso in b lue pencil: Pencil Points / Fig 15 / Block (illegible) of as much / of (illegible) elevation of pede stal / as possible.
About this work
Overview
Il Marzocco is a drawing by Donatello, executed in graphite.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Marzocco, a lion symbolizing Florentine power.
History & Provenance
The work is often misattributed to a later artist, but is actually a drawing by Donatello. A drawing with this title was studied by John Russell Pope around 1896, suggesting it was in circulation at that time.
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Artist & collection
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