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A lovely hand-colored etching showing the perspective plan of Venice, taken from the work Il Fiore di Venezia, a portfolio …
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A lovely hand-colored etching showing the perspective plan of Venice, taken from the work Il Fiore di Venezia, a portfolio of Venetian paintings, monuments, views, and customs represented in engravings illustrated by Ermolao Paoletti and published in Venice by Tommaso Fontana in 1837-1840.
The Bird’s Eye view was first published in 1838. This print dates circa 1920s-1930s.
A Gravure on copper etching colored in earthy sepia tones. At the top right, a cartouche with the inscription “Raise plan. It is needed for the opera Il Fiore di Venezia. Edition of T. Fountain”
In a burl-wood frame with black edges, a newer top hanging loop.
12 in. L x 6 in. W x .50 in. Deep
Showing the water mark of the printer.
Very minor foxing to the paper, the frame shows the expected light wear.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very minor foxing to the paper, the frame shows the expected light wear. Very minor foxing to the paper, the frame shows the expected light wear. less
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