Project for the Remake of Milan's Cathedral Watercolor 1887

Features

Artwork title:  Progetto per il rifacimento della facciata del Duomo di Milano

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Subject:  Views/City Glimpses

Artistic technique:  Drawing

Technical specification:  Watercolor

Description : Progetto per il rifacimento della facciata del Duomo di Milano

Watercolor on paper. In Milan a contest for the remake in Gothic style of the cathedral's facade was announced in 1884. The contest was made possible thanks to a bequest of 900,000 lira from Aristide De Togni. In 1887 the famous architect Luca Beltrami published a brief study 'Per la facciata del Duomo di Milano' (For the cathedral's facade) to underline the interest that this issue raised. Many projects were presented, but Giuseppe Brentano's project was the one that triumphed. Unfortunately, the young architect sudden death and the general cooling of the enthusiasm made sure that the whole challenge was set aside. This project is signed by Carlo Della Rosa and dated 29th April 1887. The work has some rips and damages along the edges. It comes from an important private collections.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Some rips and damages on the edges.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 70
Width: 50
Depth: 1

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 65
Width: 49