Sheet with two borders with Venetian landscapes
late 18th–mid-19th century
Medium
Relief print (wood or metal)
Dimensions
Sheet: 17 13/16 × 14 3/8 in. (45.2 × 36.5 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1948
Accession Number
48.142.182
Tags
Art Historical Context
This enchanting *Sheet with two borders with Venetian landscapes*, produced by the Remond Family workshop or an anonymous artist between the late18th and mid-19th centuries, showcases the allure of Venice through intricate relief prints. Crafted on a generous sheet measuring 17 13/16 × 14 3/8 inches, the design features repeating border motifs filled with iconic Venetian scenes—likely evoking canals, gondolas, and grand architecture—that were highly sought after for interior decoration. The Remondini Family, based in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, were master printers renowned for their innovativ...