Giambattista Tiepolo Standing Philosopher and Two Figures – Graphics
Giambattista Tiepolo Standing Philosopher and Two Figures: graphic work signed by the famous artist.
Second half of the 18th century
Etching
Measurements: 13.5 x 17.3 cm / 20 x 23.3 cm
Work signed on plate: Tiepolo.
Sixth sheet of the “Vari Capricci ”, the most important series by Giambattista Tiepolo, consisting of 10 etchings of uncertain dating. A classic example of whim painting with religious, imaginative, mystery and magic scenes, inspired by the literary and philosophical suggestions of the time.
Giambattista Tiepolo (Venice, 1696 – Madrid, 1770) is a famous painter and engraver originally from the Republic of Venice.
Bibliography:
– A. Rizzi, Tiepolo Exhibition, Drawings and Etchings , Milan, Electa, 1971, p. 84, imag. n. 34; Nagler, 1847, 13 ,; De Vesme, 1906, 8; Sack, 1910, 13; Hind, 1921, 8; Pallucchini, 1941, 302; Pittalunga, 1952, p. 135; Pignatti, 1970, p. 306; Rizzi, 1971, 34.
