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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Porta Venezia, Milan, Italy
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Porta Venezia, Milan, Italy

Artifact IDMO 1943.54.3
Object Type Painting
Engraver (German, 1776 - 1833)
Dateca. 1840
Mediumwatercolor on paper
Dimensionsframe H 8 3/8 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 1 in (21.3 cm x 4.1 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA hand painted lithograph of Porta Venezia (formerly known as Porta Orientale, Porta Renza and by other names), one of the historical gates of the city of Milan, Italy. There are two matching gate houses in the Greek style, with fashionably dressed people strolling or riding. There is no artist's information, but the original engraving was done by Federico Lose.

A1 1/8" gilt wood frame is stored separately.
Historical NoteA facsimile of this painting is on display in FDR's PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 18, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPrints and Paintings (National Archives Identifier 778817)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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