Veduta: Design for a Garden Court with a Mountain View

c. 1700

Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti

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Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti

Artist, Italian, c. 1660 - after 1710

The image depicts a classical architectural scene with natural elements seen from a slightly elevated point of view. On the left side, there are tall columns, a pot with plants, and a statue on a pedestal. Further back, an arched structure covered in greenery is visible. In the distance, a mountain is seen near a bridge with arches spanning a river or road. The etching shows fine and delicate brushstrokes, especially in the architectural and foliage textures. The color palette consists of primarily black and white, with stark contrasts creating depth and shadows. The horizon line is suggested by the base of the mountain and bridge, enhancing the sense of depth in the landscape.

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Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

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Bibliography

1939

  • Berlin, Staatliche Museen. Katalog der Ornamentstich-Sammlung der Staatlichen Kunstbibliothek Berlin. Berlin and Leipzig, 1939: no. 2626 (series)

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: C.A.B In F; Veduta; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: 64.

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