Fantasy of an Ancient Capitol with Trophies and Grand Staircases
Pietro Gonzaga
c. 1800
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 44.9 x 54.2 cm (17 11/16 x 21 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
William B. O'Neal Fund
Accession Number
2002.138.2
Rights
Public Domain
About the Artist
Pietro Gonzaga · 1751–1831
**Pietro di Gottardo Gonzaga** (also known as Pierre Gothard Gonzague) was an Italian theatre set designer, vedutist, and master of chiaroscuro and trompe-l’œil optical illusions, celebrated for his deceptively realistic yet fantastical stage sets. Born on 25 March 1751 in Longarone, Italy, he died on 6 August 1831 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he spent the latter part of his career. Gonzaga...