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Engraving "La Tempeste"

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1773

GUSN

GUSN-55715

Description

Sepia-tone engraving in rectangular gesso and gilt frame, under glass; entitled "The Storm" or "La Tempeste." Portrays a group of figures in classical garb near waterfall (men in boat going over the waterfall). Engraved by Bartolozzi.

Details

Descriptive Terms

landscapes (representations)
paper (fiber product)
Print
Print, Intaglio
Engraving
Engraving

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Bartolozzi (Engraver)
Picot, V. M. (Publisher)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

21.25 x 17.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.89

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