Artwork
Veduta: Design for a Garden Court with a Mountain View
Veduta: Design for a Garden Court with a Mountain View is an ink print by the Baroque artist Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Veduta: Design for a Garden Court with a Mountain View is an etching on laid paper created by Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti around 1700.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene garden court with a fountain, statues, and a mountainous backdrop, featuring a bridge and a house in the distance. Figures in the foreground add a sense of human presence to the tranquil scene.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth and texture, characteristic of the Baroque style, known for its dramatic chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
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Title Page
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