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L'Architettura civile preparata sú la geometria e ridotta alle prospettive, considerazioni pratiche

Ferdinando Galli Bibiena (Italian, 1657–1743)
Printer: Paolo Monti (Italian, 18th century)
1711
Place of Publication: Parma, Italy

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with one engraving and 71 etchings
Dimensions Overall: 43.8 x 30.4 x 6 cm (17 1/4 x 11 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession Number55.134
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Parma: Paolo Monti, 1711

Catalogue Raisonné Brunet I, 848; Grässe VII, 85; Berlin 2628; Fowler 134, note.
Description(Parma: Paolo Monti, 1711) Folio; 89 leaves, plus 71 [of 72] plates; contemporary vellum boards (tan cloth box).

Portrait of author/architect; illustrations of perspective diagrams, architectural details, and plans and renderings for theatrical set designs
ProvenanceWilliam Goodwin Russell Allen (b. 1882 - d. 1955), Boston; March 10, 1955, his gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 10, 1955)