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Cross Section of the Salon of the Palazzo Spinola, Genoa

Louis-Jean Desprez, after Charles de Wailly

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornately decorated architectural interior. The room features a central archway flanked by two doors, adorned with carvings and relief sculptures. The central arch leads into a vestibule area showcasing a statue on a plinth. The ceiling is adorned with frescoes, and the space contains sculptures, floral motifs, columns with elaborate capitals, decorative vases, and a chandelier.

Artwork Details

Date
1777
Medium
etching on laid paper [proof]
Dimensions
11785 × 9083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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