Vita Di Angelica Kauffmann Pittrice Scritta Dal Cav. Giovanni Gherardo De Rossi
RA Collection: Book
Record number
05/2404
Author
Imprint
Firenze: A Spese Di Molini, Landi E Comp., MD CCCX.
Physical Description
viii, 116, [2] p., frontis. (port.); 218 mm. (Octavo.)
Contents
[Frontis., t.p., dedic.] - Ai Lettori L'Autore - [Text] - [Colophon].
Responsibility Note
The frontispiece portrait is signed as engraved by Ang. Testa after a self-portrait by Angelica Kauffmann.
The colophon reads, 'Impresso In Pisa Co' Caratteri Di Didot MDCCCXI'.
The author dedicates the work 'A C.I.D.R.'
The colophon reads, 'Impresso In Pisa Co' Caratteri Di Didot MDCCCXI'.
The author dedicates the work 'A C.I.D.R.'
References
H. Swozilek, 'Le Biografie - Le vite di Angelika Kauffmann Commento alle "Memorie istoriche" di Giuseppe Carlo Zucchi (Manoscritto, 1788)', in O. Sandner, ed., Angelika Kauffmann e Roma [exhibition catalogue] (1998); W.W. Roworth, 'Angelika Kauffmann e gli artisti inglesi a Rome', in O. Sandner, ed., Angelika Kauffmann e Roma [exhibition catalogue] (1998).
Summary Note
The publication-date is given as 1810 on the title page; but the colophon states that the work was printed in 1811.
Binding Note
19th-century half calf, marbled-papered boards; black morocco spine-label lettered 'Rossi - Vita Di Angelica Kauffman', spine lettered 'R.A.', 'Firenze' and '181[-]'.
Name as Subject
Subject
Painters - Artists - Painting - Europe - 18th century - Neoclassical
Biography - Art history - 19th century
Biography - Art history - 19th century
