Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani Ra (1727 –1785)

Name: Watercolour by Giovanni Battista Cipriani Ra (1727 –1785)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179249
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by William Morris Antiques

Description

An 18th c watwercolour of classical inspiration. The polychrome scene of figures amongst woodland, probably a design for an engraving.some age related discolouration.

framed in later 19thc Giltwood frame.

Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755. He is also called Giuseppe Cipriani by some authors. Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

William Morris Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179249

Description

An 18th c watwercolour of classical inspiration. The polychrome scene of figures amongst woodland, probably a design for an engraving.some age related discolouration.

framed in later 19thc Giltwood frame.

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Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (1727 – 14 December 1785) was an Italian painter and engraver, who lived in England from 1755.

William Morris Antiques

He is also called Giuseppe Cipriani by some authors. Much of his work consisted of designs for prints, many of which were engraved by his friend Francesco Bartolozzi.