Raffaello Sanzio Morghen
Raffaello Sanzio Morghen was an Italian engraver and artist (1758–1833). He was born at Portici and died at Florence.
Also recorded as Raffaelle Morghen; Raphael Morghen; Raffaele Morghen; Rafaello Morghen; Raffaello Morghen; Raphael Sanzio Cavaliere Morghen.
Raffaello Sanzio Morghen in brief
- Born
- 1758
- Died
- 1833
- Known for
- engraver and artist
- Place of birth
- Portici
Contents
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Raffaelle Morghen, Raphael Morghen, Raffaele Morghen, Rafaello Morghen and Raffaello Morghen. His recorded language was Italian.
He was the child of Filippo Morghen. He married Domenica Volpato Morghen.
Recognition and collections
Work by Raffaello Sanzio Morghen is held by Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Finnish National Gallery.
Catalogued works
11 works under this name are catalogued by The Art Institute of Chicago and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1765 to 1820.
Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, dated 1820, etching and engraving on paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1887.396. Portrait of Francesco Petrarca, dated Date unknown, etching and engraving on paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1887.421. Kneeling Magdalene, dated 1800-01, engraving on ivory wove paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1935.130. The lake of Agnano. Etching by R. Morghen, ca. 1765-., dated [1765?], held by Wellcome Collection. An ivory diptych containing sculptures of Aesculapius with Telesphorus and of Hygieia with Cupid. Engraving by R. Morghen., held by Wellcome Collection. Panoramic interior of Truglio, the Ancient baths near the Temple of Venere Genitrice, Baia. Etching by R. Morghen after himself., held by Wellcome Collection. Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by R. Morghen after Raphael., held by Wellcome Collection. Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by Cook, 1789, after G. Volpato and R. Morghen., held by Wellcome Collection. Leonardo da Vinci. Line engraving by R. Morghen after Leonardo da Vinci., held by Wellcome Collection. "La fornarina": a woman seated wearing a fur-lined cloak over one shoulder. Line engraving by R. Morghen, 1809, after P. Ermini., dated [1809], held by Wellcome Collection. Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by R. Morghen after Andrea del Sarto., held by Wellcome Collection.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 2 named public collections.
The Art Institute of Chicago: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 22 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Digitised editions and texts
1 digitised item associated with this heading is catalogued by Internet Archive.
Zeus | Raffaello Sanzio Morghen — Internet Archive.
Scholarly footprint
Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 9 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.
Evidence base
This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 16 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.
In detail
the recorded working language is Italian.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Naples and Florence. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.
Work by Raffaello Sanzio Morghen is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Finnish National Gallery and Nationalmuseum.
Chronology
- 1758Raffaello Sanzio Morghen born at Portici.
- 1765The lake of Agnano. Etching by R. Morghen, ca. 1765-. (Wellcome Collection).
- 1800Kneeling Magdalene (The Art Institute of Chicago).
- 1820Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici (The Art Institute of Chicago).
- 1833Raffaello Sanzio Morghen died at Florence.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
- 1.
Internet Archive, 1 digitised item catalogued under Raffaello Sanzio Morghen as creator.
digital repository · Unverified
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The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Raffaello Sanzio Morghen.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
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Wellcome Collection catalogue records 22 works naming Raffaello Sanzio Morghen.
museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2275991: Raffaello Sanzio Morghen
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
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“Raffaello Sanzio Morghen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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Elsewhere in Prints
3,418 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
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