Mezzo Palmo Romano alongside Luigi Alosa’s depiction of a seaside monument exemplify the period’s rigorous approach to architectural and topographical printmaking. Each work balances precise linework with atmospheric detail, reflecting Enlightenment-era interests in cataloging the built environment and documenting notable sites for scholarly and aesthetic appreciation. The etchings’ refined execution and historical subject matter offer a window into the visual culture of 1700s Europe, where printed imagery served as both educational reference and cultivated artistic expression.
-Size: approx. 10.25" x 5.75
-Materials: etching on laid paper
-Provenance: 18th century
-Made in: Italy
-Notes:
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Mezzo Palmo Romano alongside Luigi Alosa’s depiction of a seaside monument exemplify the period’s rigorous approach to architectural and topographical printmaking. Each work balances precise linework with atmospheric detail, reflecting Enlightenment-era interests in cataloging the built environment and documenting notable sites for scholarly and aesthetic appreciation. The etchings’ refined execution and historical subject matter offer a window into the visual culture of 1700s Europe, where printed imagery served as both educational reference and cultivated artistic expression.
-Size: approx. 10.25" x 5.75
-Materials: etching on laid paper
-Provenance: 18th century
-Made in: Italy
-Notes:
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