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Colen Campbell
St Peters Church at Rome /// "Vitruvius Britannicus" Architecture Engraving Art

1715-1725

$900
£691.44
€794.45
CA$1,265.96
A$1,422.25
CHF 743.13
MX$17,359.24
NOK 9,435.56
SEK 8,881.59
DKK 5,928.50

About the Item

Artist: Colen Campbell (Scottish, 1676-1729) Title: "St Peters Church at Rome" (Vol. 1, Plate 6) Portfolio: Vitruvius Britannicus; or The British Architect, Containing the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the Regular Buildings, both Publick and Private, in Great Britain Year: 1715-1725 (First edition) Medium: Original Engraving and Etching on cream Strasbourg Lily laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Colen Campbell and Joseph Smith, London, UK Publisher: Colen Campbell and Joseph Smith, London, UK Reference: Archer No. 33.4; Berlin Kat No. 2329; Fowler No. 76; Harris No. 131; Lowndes I, No. 361; RIBA Nos. 3544, 3711 Sheet size: 21.44" x 13.75 Image size (platemark): 14.88" x 9.88" Condition: A few faint small areas of discoloration. Has been professionally stored away for decades. It is otherwise a strong impression in excellent condition Notes: Engraved by an unknown English artist (Active: Early 18th Century) after a drawing by Scottish artist Colen Campbell (1676-1729). Comes from Campbell's three volume "Vitruvius Britannicus", (1715-1725) (First edition), which consists of 300 engravings. The first edition was published in three volumes in 1715, 1717, and 1725. Printed in one color from on copper plate: black. Strasbourg Lily watermark with "LVG" underneath center right of sheet. "Liverpool Free Public Library" chop mark/blind stamp lower right in image. Biography: Colen Campbell (15 June 1676 – 13 September 1729) was a pioneering Scottish architect and architectural writer who played an important part in the development of the Georgian style. For most of his career, he resided in Italy and England. As well as his architectural designs, he is known for "Vitruvius Britannicus", three volumes of high-quality engravings showing the great houses of the time.
  • Creator:
    Colen Campbell (1676 - 1729, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1715-1725
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.44 in (54.46 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1710-1719
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Augustine, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU121215047632

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