Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Stephen Riou, 1720–1780
Title:
Title page of Piante e Alzate di Diverse Fabbriche
Date:
1752
Materials & Techniques:
graphite, pen and brown ink
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 5/16 x 8 7/8 inches (33.8 x 22.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and brown ink, title page, within a cartouche, center: "Piante Alzate | di | Diverse Fabbriche | Private Publiche | Sagre Profane."; various inscriptions throughout sketchbook.
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.2.780
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
colonnades | exterior | Corinthian order | columns (architectural elements) | chapels | statues | villas | architectural subject | palazzi | rustication | domes | pilasters | facades | country house | plans (drawings)
Associated Places:
Italy
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
The Grand Tour (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, 1998-01-10 - 1998-04-10)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:6319