Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British

after David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

Published by Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British
Title:
The Opening of the Carnival at Rome
Date:
ca. 1781
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint and etching on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/8 x 22 1/4 inches (38.4 x 56.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper right on back: "172"; inscribed in graphite, center on back (written vertically downwards): "814"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "[? 959 191]"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "2"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10962
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
piazza | architectural subject | flags | sporting art | genre subject | instruments | race | statue | costume | churches | hats | dwarf | figures | city | whip | masks (costume) | entertainment | parasol | skull | perspective | dome | obelisk | dance | drums (membranophones) | Egyptian | mandolin | crest | soldier | cityscape | music | musical instruments | distance | beggars | horses (animals) | celebration | festival | carnival | sheet music
Associated Places:
Italy | Popolo Obelisk | Rome | Santa Maria di Montesanto | Via del Corso | Santa Maria dei Miracoli | Piazza del Popolo | Europe | Lazio
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29387