Decoration for the Ceiling of a Bedroom in Villa Aldini, Montmorency, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash with cream laid paper, Eight large hexagons distributed into three rows; eight circular medallions with hands, distributed into wedges and four small hexagons. On second row, three hexagons showing respectively: Venus and companions adore Psyche. Psyche in boat charon. Cupid touches with his arrow the sleeping Psyche. Third row: small hexagon with decorative motif. Fourth row: three large hexagons showing respectively: girl outlining shadow


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