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A Magnificent View of one of the Principal Squares of Rome, (painting)

Catalog Data

Artist:
Canaletto  Search this
Type:
Paintings
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Notes:
Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 136
A masquerade party is beautifully represented. Fine pieces of architecture of the old Gothic style, a superb fountain, an exquisitely drawn pyramid, a cupola and turrets of churches, form a grand tout-ensemble. A fine design by that talented master. [P. 15.]
Synopsis of a Valuable Collection of Old Italian Paintings, and other Rare Articles of Fine Arts, in the possession Mr. John Clark, now exhibiting at No. 333 Broadway, the building having been thoroughly fixed for the purpose, under his direction. Admittance 25 cts. Catalogues 12 1/2 cts. New York: Samuel Adams, Printer, No. 59 Gold Street. 1840.
Topic:
Cityscape--Italy--Rome  Search this
Cityscape--Foreign--Italy  Search this
Dress--Costume--Masquerade  Search this
Architecture--Monument--Fountain  Search this
Architecture exterior--Religious--Church  Search this
Cityscape--Street  Search this
Figure group  Search this
Control number:
AECI 05450128
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
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