Pietro Antonio Novelli (Venice 1729-1804)
The little flute player
signed 'Novelli' and inscribed 'Osmino all'ombra delle verdi fronde Passa co Flauti l'ore sue gioconde.' (Osmino, under the shade of green leaves passes with his flute the merry hours)
pen and brown ink, brown and grey wash, watermark device
10¼ x 7½ in. (26 x 18.9 cm.)
Pietro Antonio Novelli (Venice 1729-1804)
The little flute player
signed 'Novelli' and inscribed 'Osmino all'ombra delle verdi fronde Passa co Flauti l'ore sue gioconde.' (Osmino, under the shade of green leaves passes with his flute the merry hours)
pen and brown ink, brown and grey wash, watermark device
10¼ x 7½ in. (26 x 18.9 cm.)
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