Pietro Fabris, Landscape Campi Phlegraei, Plate XIII, View of Capri, Etching

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Landscape Campi Phlegraei - Plate XIII - View of Capri is an original colored etching realized by Pietro Fabris between … Read more Landscape Campi Phlegraei - Plate XIII - View of Capri is an original colored etching realized by Pietro Fabris between 1776 and 1779. This beautiful plate is the n. XIII (printed on plate on higher left corner) from the volume "Campi Flegrei" by William Hamilton including 59 plates by Pietro Fabris. Include passepartout: 34 x 49 cm Good conditions. This artwork illustrates the isle of Capri that can be seen in the background of the composition. The volume "Campi Flegrei" by William Hamilton including 59 plates by Pietro Fabris. Hamilton was one of Fabri's most important patrons. "Campi Flegrei" was published between 1776 and 1779 in Naples with text in French and English. This book was destinated to the Grand Tour voyagers. Fabris's Illustrations of this book reproduce fascinating landscapes of Campi Flegrei. Ref. Jenkins and Sloan, Vases and Volcanoes. Sir William Hamilton and His Collection, British Museum Press, 1996. Rudwick, Bursting the limits of time, 2005. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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