Ceres and Triptolemus

Felice Giani1800–1820

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Roundel design showing scheme for medal with agricultural trophy in lower part. Ceres holds cornucopia and Triptolemus with lighted torch stand in chariot drawn by lions mounted at right. Woman and putti with trumpets, sheaves accompany them.

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Title: Ceres and Triptolemus
Creator: Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823
Date Created: 1800–1820
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Pen and brown ink over traces of graphite on cream laid paper
Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

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Felice Giani Graphite Ink Laid paper Pen