N. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), Vestal... Lot 152

N. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), Vestal Temple, theatre set, around 1818, Etching Norbert Bittner (1786 - 1851 ) after Antonio de Pian (1784 Venice - 1851 Vienna): Temple of the Vestal Virgins, theatre backdrop with round domed hall and sculptures, c. 1818, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "N. Bittner f. N. 44 / de Pian invt.". At the lower part inscribed: "Vestalin". Date: c. 1818 Description: The artwork presents an architecturally sophisticated interior view. It depicts a vestibule-like space characterised by imposing columns supporting a semi-circular roof. Between the columns are classical sculptures on pedestals. A door decorated with garlands can be seen in the background. The room radiates a symmetry and clarity of line that corresponds to the classicist style. Source: Norbert Bittner (1786 -1851 ) Theaterdecorationen nach den Original Skitzen des k.k. Hof Theater Mahlers Anton de Pian, gestochen und verlegt von Norbert Bittner, um, 1818, No. 44 | Theater, Landscape, Architecture Keywords: artwork; interior; columns; sculptures; architecture; classicism; symmetry; lines; vestibule; roofing; pedestals; door; garland; formal; clear, 19th century, Romanticism, Architecture, Austria, Vienna, Size: Paper: 17,5 cm x 21,8 cm (6,9 x 8,6 in), Plate: 13,1 cm x 15,5 cm (5,2 x 6,1 in)