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Trompe l'Oeil: Prints with Londonio's Calling Card, Using Original Copperplates

Milanese 18th Century, Francesco Londonio, and Benigno Bossi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a collage of three engravings within an oval frame. The central engraving depicts a pastoral scene with figures near classical ruins and trees. The engraving on the left features figures and decorative elements, while the one on the right depicts a balustrade with urns and foliage. The oval border is decorated with floral and fruit motifs. The artwork has a monochromatic color palette with a sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1790
Medium
etching and engraving printed in black and brown with ochre watercolor on blue laid paper
Dimensions
5048 × 3520 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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