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18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Capriccio Painting of Architectural Ruins

$9,500
£7,212.24
€8,249.26
CA$13,272.88
A$14,762.34
CHF 7,708.43
MX$179,641.94
NOK 98,448.46
SEK 92,327.29
DKK 61,567.40
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This Italian capriccio oil painting offers a vivid portrayal of Roman architectural splendor in ruins, crafted with skillful detail and a sweeping, atmospheric perspective. Set within a beveled gilt wood frame, it beautifully captures the imaginative essence of architectural fantasies that were a hallmark of the era, inviting contemplation of both the permanence and fleeting nature of human achievements. A capriccio is a genre of painting that falls under the more general term landscape painting, though more specifically foregrounds some sort of architectural fantasy. The style was extremely popular during the 16th-18th-centuries, the most famous example being Goya's haunting Los Caprichos. Italy, circa 1740 Dimensions: 59W x 3D x 25.5H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1740
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD331stDibs: 12092579721072

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