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Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page, by Benigno Bossi, 1771
Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page, by Benigno Bossi, 1771

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page is a print by the Romanticist artist Benigno Bossi. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
2014.6.1

About this work

Overview

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page is a print created by Benigno Bossi in 1771, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a stone monument with a round seal bearing a French inscription, flanked by two columns, and featuring a dedicatory text below. The monument appears to be a tribute to an individual, although the specific details are unclear.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a style associated with the emerging Romanticism movement, characterized by its attention to detail and classical references.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Benigno Bossi

Artist

Benigno Bossi

Benigno Bossi (1727–1792) was an Italian engraver, painter, and stucco artist.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page?

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page was painted by Benigno Bossi in 1771.

Where can I see Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page?

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page?

Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page?

Museum-quality prints of Mascarade à la Grecque: Dedication Page are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.