Architectural Fantasy with Buildings, Stairways, and Portals beside a Canal

before 1753

Giuseppe Antonio Landi

Associated Names
Giuseppe Antonio Landi

Artist, Bolognese, 1713 - 1791

The image shows a classical architectural scene with columns, archways, a waterway, stone walls, and a bridge. The perspective highlights the grandeur of the structures. Fine lines suggest wispy clouds against a clear sky. The detailed line work creates texture and depth, emphasizing the architectural details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 x 18.3 cm (6 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.6 x 34 cm (9 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.24.13

  • Series Title

    Alcune Prospettive: pl.12

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: 12

Wikidata ID

Q74038519

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