Artwork
Design for a Garden Court
Design for a Garden Court is an ink print by the Baroque artist Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: C.A.B In F; Veduta; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: 41
About this work
Overview
Design for a Garden Court is an etching on laid paper created by Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti around 1700. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a grand garden court scene, featuring a woman in a long dress with a dog near a fountain, set against a backdrop of ornate arches, a cloudy sky, and distant trees.
Technique & Style
The intricate design of the arches and the use of etching on laid paper contribute to the overall sense of grandeur and create a sense of texture and depth in the image.
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