| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Cristoforo Dall'Acqua after Giuseppe Galli Bibiena |
| Published | 1768 (19th century impression) |
| Dimensions | Image 390 x 650 mm, Sheet 450 x 670 mm |
| Notes |
Text below image reads: Chi vide mai fra le'opere di natura Un penfier cosi vago, esi perfetto, e pur chi lo diria di tal fatura Fu il Bibiena l'Autor, e l'Architetto. A plate showing 'Porto Reale' or 'Royal Port' from the series 'Sei Disegni, che rappresentano un Cortile Regio, Delizie Reali, Piazza Reale, Villa Reale, Regia, e Porto Reale, fatti per Carlo VI.' or 'Six Drawings, representing a Royal Courtyard, Royal Delights, Piazza Reale, Villa Reale, Regia, and Porto Reale, made for Charles VI.' The plate shows a capriccio scene, consisting of buildings of various different styles and periods surrounding a port. Venetian style gondolas are on the water, while figures are seen unloading and loading up the boats. The buildings vary in architectural style including Roman, Ottoman and Northern European. Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (1696 – 1757) was an Italian artist, designer and theatrical engineer and designer. Born in Parma, Bibiena came from one of the most distinguished artist families at the time. Bibiena was employed by Charles VI the Holy Roman Emperor where he became the chief organizer of the court festivities and official functions and named "His Majesty's Second Theatrical Engineer". It was not until 1723 that Giuseppe was officially promoted to "His Majesty's First Theatrical Engineer" and kept the position until 1747. After receiving his position in court, Giuseppe became involved in decorating all the Habsburgs' celebratory festivities. He did parties, weddings, funerals, and painted in monasteries. Cristoforo Dall'Acqua (1734 – 1787) was an Italian painter and engraver. Born in Vicenza, Dall'Acqua studied under Giovanni Antonio Remondini, a well-known printer. Dall'Acqua primarily worked on book illustrations and reproductions of paintings, although he later took commissions painting portraits. Condition: Trimmed within plate mark, professionally repaired tears to sheet edges, creasing to sheet edges. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £400.00 |
| Stock ID | 48508 |