Domenico Aspari, San Paolo Delle Monache, 1788, Etching

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Domenico aspari, san paolo delle monache, milan, 1788. Beautiful view, engraved with etching and engraving, with original frame and glass; … Read more Domenico aspari, san paolo delle monache, milan, 1788. Beautiful view, engraved with etching and engraving, with original frame and glass; the frame is made of ebonized walnut. The sheet was transferred to canvas in 1800. In good condition.

plate number 8 of the "views of milan" series. This plate depicts the church of san paolo, in three-quarters, focusing on the details of the façade. The foreground is sparsely populated. An excellent impression, with bold lines and delicate blacks, from the first edition, created toward the end of the 18th century. Great attention, through subtle chiaroscuro effects, is paid to the architectural features that dominate. Wide margins extend beyond the frame. Below the title is an inscription on the plate: "to her excellence / mrs. Count do. Elisabetta borromeo de conti d'aragona e née marchesa cusani." under the view, on the left, is the signature and date: "domenico aspar. Del ed sculp. Milano 1788," and on the right, "architecture by gianbattista crespi d. Il cerano." this piece has an attribution mark,
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