M. TESI (*1730) after BELLA (*1610), Baroque vases... Lot 66
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M. TESI (*1730) after BELLA (*1610), Baroque vases with ornamentation, Etching
Mauro Antonio Tesi (1730 - 1766 ) after Stefano della Bella (1610 Florence - 1664 ibid.): Depiction of three baroque vases with ornamentation and lavish floral arrangements, 18th century, Etching
Technique:
Etching on Paper
Inscription:
lower left monogrammed (ligated): "MT".
Date:
18th century
Description:
The picture shows three richly decorated vases with lavish floral arrangements. The centre vase is decorated with human heads in relief around the belly of the vase. On the left and right, mythical creatures with long, curved necks form the handles of the vase. Each vase is a testament to ingenuity and craftsmanship and conveys a vivid impression of the splendour and complexity of Baroque ornamentation.
Keywords:
vases; flower arrangements; ornamentation; mythical creature; face; art history; paper; weathering; richness of detail; handle; design; work of art; splendour; complexity; floral pattern; stylised representation; decorative art, 18th century, Baroque, ornament, Italy,
Size:
Paper: 13,2 cm x 17,1 cm (5,2 x 6,7 in), Plate: 11,1 cm x 15,7 cm (4,4 x 6,2 in), Depiction: 9,8 cm x 14,7 cm (3,9 x 5,8 in)
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