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Circular etching of an allegory of Earth: women on a chariot surrounded by cherubs, fruit and a big tree, with a rocky hill and thatched hut behind.

Earth: Allegory with Chariot, Cherubs and a Great Tree (1796 etching)

A circular etching allegorising Earth shows seated female figures on a chariot at centre, surrounded by playful cherubs, fruit and a large spreading tree. A rocky landscape with a thatched shelter and small figures stretches behind them beneath a cloudy sky.

Artist
Francesco Albani
Date
Jan.y 1st 1796
Medium
Allegorical prints Etchings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3585 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1796.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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