Luigi Rossini - View of an Ancient Temple \. - Etching - 1826

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View of an ancient temple, or Nymph, to the shores of Lake of Castel Gandolfo (\.) Image Dimensions: 45.5 x … Read more View of an ancient temple, or Nymph, to the shores of Lake of Castel Gandolfo (\.) Image Dimensions: 45.5 x 57.5 cm From the collection "The antiquities de 'contours of Rome" (\.), Rome, 1826 by L . Rossini, an artist's proof with sharp details, some representing an Antique Temple, near the lake in Castel Gandolfo. Signed on plate "Rossini dis. and inc. " lower-left corner, with indication of date and place "Rome 1826". In very good conditions with some light marks. Luigi Rossini (1790 - 1857) Like Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Luigi Rossini was an architect and his etchings have the same tendency to emphasize the massive constructions of the Ancient Rome. He Became famous thanks to His etchings representing Roman landscapes and antique monuments. Among which "The antiquities de 'contours of Rome that is the most famous cities of Lazio. Tivoli, Albano, Castel Gandolfo, Palestrina, Tusculum, Cora and Ferentino ", a collection of 72 plates published in Rome, 1826. 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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