Giovanni Fontana, Pantheon, Original Drawing, Late 16th-Century

Description

Pantheon is an original drawing realized by the Italian architect Giovanni Fontana (1540-1614) in the late 16th century. Ivory colored … more Pantheon is an original drawing realized by the Italian architect Giovanni Fontana (1540-1614) in the late 16th century. Ivory colored paper attached on an ivory colored sheet. Includes frame: 44 x 1 x 49 cm Beautiful drawing in graphite, representing a perspective of the Pantheon with an elegant line. Hand-numbered in red pencil on higher-right corner "131", hand-titled "Pantheon preso d'angolo" at the centre, hand-signed in pencil on lower-left margin "G. Fontana". In good condition, except for diffused foxings on the higher margin and minor stains on the margins, and some ripples. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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