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An arcaded court c. 1715-25
Pen and brown wash with some black chalk | 19.5 x 30.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 905922
Marco Ricci (Belluno 1676-Venice 1730)
An arcaded court c. 1715-25
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One of six drawings of variants on a theme; a view from a small arcaded court to another court with an outside staircase. In general conception these drawings foreshadow Piranesi but they are closely related to designs by the architect Filippo Juvarra. Inscribed on the verso: No. 17 JS. See also RCIN 905921, 905917, 905912, 905905, 905904.
Provenance
Probably acquired in 1762 by George III from the collection of Joseph Smith, British Consul in Venice
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown wash with some black chalk
Measurements
19.5 x 30.3 cm (sheet of paper)
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