Raccolta delle principali prospettive della città di Venezia

c. 1782

Marco Sebastiano Giampiccoli, after Canaletto

Associated Names
Marco Sebastiano Giampiccoli

Author, Italian, died 1782

Canaletto

Artist After, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

This is an image of an ornate frame with Italian text inside. The central text reads "RACCOLTA DELLE PRINCIPALI PROSPETTIVE DELLA CITTA' DI VENEZIA BASSANO." The frame is intricately designed with swirling, decorative patterns that include curves and linear hatch work. The artwork presents a sense of elegance and craftsman-like detail typical of classical design motifs, encapsulating the text in the center with artistic flair. It gives the impression of an elaborate title page, potentially for a collection or album of views of the city of Venice. The drawing is executed in a monochromatic scheme, focusing on shading and line work to convey depth and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume of forty-two etchings after Canaletto and various artists

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    book: 34.29 × 44.77 × 0.95 cm (13 1/2 × 17 5/8 × 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.135.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Giannalisa Feltrinelli (c. 1903-1981), by descent; (her sale, Christie’s, London, 3 December 1997, no. 289). (Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum, Milan); purchased 2020 by NGA.

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