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Luigi Rossini

Italian, 1790-1857
Luigi Rossini (1790-1857) like his predecessors, Giovanni Piranesi (1720–1778) and Giuseppi Vasi (1710-1782), was an architect and artist. Like Piranesi and Vasi, he wanted to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome, which he felt was deteriorating and needed to be documented. Several of the ruins he illustrated have, in fact, since disappeared leaving only his images as a record of their appearance. His images of the grand edifices of the city dramatically depict the power and glory of ancient Rome reflected by its architecture, but were accurate enough to be used by practicing architects, as well as other serious students of classical antiquity. His art continues to influence and inspire architects, artists and those who love Rome. Rossini was born in Rome and trained at the Academy of Bologna. Upon graduation, he moved to Rome and attempted a career as an architect. As he was not economically successful as an architect, he became a full-time artist, initially producing souvenirs for local collectors, wealthy and aristocratic European tourists on the Grand Tour, as well as for architectural students and practitioners all over Europe. Many of his prints were published in several imperial folio sized collections, including Le Anchita Romane (The Rome of Antiquity).
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Column of Trajan in Rome: A Framed Original 19th C. Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta dello scavo del Foro Trajano" was created by Luigi Rossini and included in his publication "Le Antichita Romane" (The Rome of Antiquity), published in Rome in 1823. It depicts the historical victory column of Trajan standing amidst the rubble of broken columns that remain around it. The etching is presented in a black wood frame with a light brown outer mat and a dark brown inner mat. There are several frame abrasions. The print and mats are in very good condition. The frame measures 27" high, 29.07" wide and 0.5" deep. The print is framed and matted in the identical style as the another etching of an ancient Roman landmark, the Piazza Navona, which is also listed on 1stdibs, see item # LU117326144172. The pair would make an attractive display grouping of Roman architecture. A discount is available for purchase of the pair of prints. Luigi Rossini (1790-1857) like his predecessors, Giovanni Piranesi (1720–1778) and Giuseppi Vasi (1710-1782), was an architect and artist. Like Piranesi and Vasi, he wanted to glorify the architecture of ancient Rome, which he felt was deteriorating and needed to be documented. Several of the ruins he illustrated have, in fact, since disappeared leaving only his images as a record of their appearance. His images of the grand edifices of the city dramatically depict the power and glory...
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1820s Old Masters Luigi Rossini

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Ruins of the Roman Baths of Belisarius: A 19th C. Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta degl' Avanzi delle Torri di Belisario Dalla parte che guarda l' Interno della Città, vicino a Porta S. Giovanni, A. Mura Aureliane" (...
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1820s Old Masters Luigi Rossini

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Ancient Rome - Offset After Luigi Rossini - Early 20th Century
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Rome is a a vintage offset print realized in the Early 20th Century after Luigi Rossini (1790–1857). Signed on the plate on the lower left. with the description of artwork o...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Luigi Rossini

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Interno del Pronao del Tempio ... - Etching by Luigi Rossini - 1825
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Interno del Pronao del Tempio d'Ercole nella città di Cora is an original etching by Luigi Rossini. From the collection “Le antichità de’ contorni di Roma”(..), Rome, 1826 by L. Rossini, an artist's proof with sharp details, showing Cora’s Ruins. Signed on plate “Rossini dis. e inc.” lower-left corner, with date and place “Roma, 1825”. In very good condition. Image Dimensions: 45 x 57 cm Luigi Rossini (1790 – 1857) Like Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Luigi Rossini was an architect and his etchings have the same tendency to emphasize the massive constructions of the Ancient Rome. He became famous thanks to his etchings representing Roman landscapes and antique monuments...
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1820s Modern Luigi Rossini

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Veduta degli Avanzi della Villa... - Etching by L. Rossini - 1825
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Veduta degli Avanzi della Villa di Domiziano da altri chiamata le Terme di Pompeo Magno Image dimensions: 46x60 cm. From the collection “Le antichità de’ contorni di Roma (...)” an a...
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1820s Old Masters Luigi Rossini

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Avanzi della Biblioteca ... - Etching by Luigi Rossini - 1824
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Avanzi della Biblioteca in Villa Adriana, di opera retticolata is an original etching realized by Luigi Rossini. From the collection “Le antichità de’ c...
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1820s Old Masters Luigi Rossini

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Veduta Generale del Tempio della Sibilla... - by L. Rossini - 1824
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Veduta Generale del Tempio della Sibilla, e Ponte della Cascata di Tivoli Image dimensions: 61x45 cm. From the series “Le antichità de’ contorni di Roma (...)” an artist's proof with...
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1820s Old Masters Luigi Rossini

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Veduta di un Tempio Antico... - Etching by Luigi Rossini - 1826
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
Veduta di un Tempio Antico, o Ninfeo, alle sponde del Lago di Castel Gandolfo (...) Image Dimensions: 45.5 x 57.5 cm From the collection “Le antichità de’ contorni di Roma”(..), Rome, 1826 by L. Rossini, an artist's proof with sharp details, representing some an Antique Temple, near the lake in Castel Gandolfo. Signed on plate “Rossini dis. e inc.” lower-left corner, with indication of date and place “Roma, 1826”. In very good conditions with some light marks. Luigi Rossini (1790 – 1857) Like Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Luigi Rossini was an architect and his etchings have the same tendency to emphasize the massive constructions of the Ancient Rome. He became famous thanks to his etchings representing Roman landscapes and antique monuments...
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1820s Modern Luigi Rossini

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Etching

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