Giuseppe Vasi, Il tempio di Nettuno, Etching, 1760

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English Title: "The Temple of Neptune” Image dimensions: 38.3x53.2 cm. Very Fine Proof, showing an architectural apparatus for firework built … Read more English Title: "The Temple of Neptune” Image dimensions: 38.3x53.2 cm. Very Fine Proof, showing an architectural apparatus for firework built by Paolo Posi in occasion of the Chinea Feast in 1760. Signed on plate lower-right margin. Original Title with a detailed capture under the picture. In Good condition, with a light abrasion higher-left corner and some little foxing in margins. Ref: G. Sassoli, Apparati architettonici per fuochi d'artificio, 1994, p. 137, n. 69 Master of Giovan Battista Piranesi, Giuseppe Vasi (Corleone, 1710 - Rome, 1782) was an Italian engraver best known for his Roman vedute, i.e. Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna (1747-61), a collection of 200 plates, 10 books. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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