Who painted Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum?

Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum was painted by Roger Fenton in 1856.

Where can I see Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum?

Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum?

Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum

Roger Fenton , 1856

Drawing by Raphael Sanzio in the British Museum is a photography by the Impressionist artist Roger Fenton. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This photograph, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, captures a drawing by the Renaissance artist Raphael Sanzio.

Accession no.: 2005.60
Credit line: The Sarah Stern Michael Fund

About this work

Overview

This photograph, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art, captures a drawing by the Renaissance artist Raphael Sanzio. The image was taken by Roger Fenton in 1856, a period when photography was beginning to be used to document artworks.

History & Provenance

The photograph was created by Roger Fenton, a pioneering British photographer, in 1856. It is now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the photograph is a drawing by Raphael Sanzio, a prominent figure in Renaissance art. The image serves as a documentation of Raphael's work.