Description
Santa Maria della Spina-Ranieri Grassi-Mid 19th CenturyHand Colored Etching
A mid-19th-century hand-colored etching by Italian artistand historian Ranieri Grassi depicting the Church of Santa Maria della Spina inPisa, Italy. The print is titled in the plate “Chiesa di S. Maria della Spina”and signed at lower right “Ran. Grassi dis. e inc.”.
This architectural view was originally published inGrassi’s Le fabbriche principali di Pisa ed alcune vedute della stessa città(The Principal Buildings of Pisa and Several Views of the Same City), firstissued in Pisa in 1831. The publication contained 24 engraved platesdocumenting major monuments and views of Pisa, including the Duomo, LeaningTower, Campo Santo, and Santa Maria della Spina.
Fair condition. The hand-colored etching has minordiscoloration and age-related wear and is glue-mounted to a backing paper. Thesurrounding mat has stains, creases, surface wear, and handling marks. Pleaserefer to the pictures for condition.
Details: • Artist: Ranieri Grassi • Title: Santa Maria della Spina • Inscribed Title: “Chiesa di S. Maria della Spina” • Date: Mid 19th Century • Medium: Hand Colored Etching on Laid Paper • Publication: Le fabbriche principali di Pisa ed alcune vedute della stessacittà • First Publication: Pisa, 1831 • Inscriptions:
– Lower right: “Ran. Grassi dis. e inc.”
– Below image: “Chiesa di S. Maria della Spina”
• Dimensions:
– Mat: 9.25 x 7 in
– Image: 5 x 3.25 in
• Framing: Glue-mounted to backing paper, unframed • Condition Report: Fair; minor discoloration and age-related wear;glue-mounted to backing paper; surrounding mat with stains, creases, surfacewear, and handling marks.
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
