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An Ornate Ceiling with an Allegory of Spring, 1790/1815. Creator: Giacomo Antonio Domenico Quarenghi
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An Ornate Ceiling with an Allegory of Spring, 1790/1815. Creator: Giacomo Antonio Domenico Quarenghi
An Ornate Ceiling with an Allegory of Spring, 1790/1815
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Allegorical Allegorical Figures Ceiling Giacomo Quarenghi Neo Classical Neo Classicism Neoclassical Ornate Palladian Palladianism Spring Allegorical Figure Laid Paper Pen And Ink Drawing Watercolour On Paper
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This stunning black and white print depicts an ornate ceiling designed by the Italian artist Giacomo Antonio Domenico Quarenghi (1744-1812) between 1790 and 1815. The allegorical ceiling is a prime example of Neoclassical art and architecture, which revived the classical styles of ancient Greece and Rome. The central figure of the composition is Spring, depicted as a young woman holding a cornucopia and a shepherd's pipe. She is surrounded by various allegorical figures representing the different aspects of the season, such as Flora with her flowers, Ceres with her cornucopia, and Faun with his panpipes. The intricate design also includes various geometric shapes, scrolls, and acanthus leaves, which were common decorative elements in Neoclassical architecture. The print is executed in graphite on laid paper and is a testament to Quarenghi's exceptional drafting skills. The artist was a prominent figure in the artistic scene of 18th-century Italy and later became a leading architect in Russia. This print is now part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is a valuable addition to any art center or gallery showcasing European art and architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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