Who created "Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome"?

Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome was created by Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823 in 1812–14.

What medium is "Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome"?

Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome is Drawing.

Is "Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome" in the public domain?

Yes, Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome

Q: When was "Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome" created?

This artwork was created 1812–14.

Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823

1812–14

Medium

Drawing

Classification

Drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number

1901-39-2463

Rights

Public Domain

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About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

Nestled in the heart of Rome's historic center, Felice Giani's drawing *Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in* (1812–14) captures the elegant courtyard of the Palazzo Mattei di Giove, a Renaissance palace famed for its antique sculptures and architectural grandeur. Giani, a prominent Italian Neoclassicist1758–1823), was renowned for his precise renderings of classical antiquities and decorative schemes inspired by ancient Rome and Raphael. Created during a period of renewed fascination with Italy's Roman heritage amid Napoleonic influences, this work reflects the era's scholarly...

Various works of art. The court of Palazzo Mattei in Rome

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