Artist: Luigi Rossini (1790–1857) was an Italian artist, best known for his etchings of ancient Roman architecture. He studied architecture in the Academie of Saint Luke, and he drew the attention of Antonio Canova. Luigi is a cousin of the famous composer Gioachino Rossini.
Title: Veduta di fianco del Campidoglio di Roma.
Signed, Titled, Annotated, and Dated: in the plate, beneath the image.
Dimensions: Image 16 3/4" x 21 3/8". Plate 17 3/8" x 21 3/4". Sheet 19 3/4" x 28"
Date: 1819, Roma (as stated in the plate).
Materials and Techniques: Etching on wove paper.
Condition: Scattered foxing. Unevenly trimmed margins. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Le antichità romane, T[avola] 58. (multipal editions).
Note: "The mantle of Piranesi fell on Luigi Rossini". (A.M. Hind).