Original Stefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664) 17th C. Etching Listed Artist

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Original Stefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664) 17th C. Etching Listed Artist:
$225.00

Stefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664) Original Etching, circa 1649.Stefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664), etching on paper, c. 1649, figural landscape depicting a seated woman conversing with a standing woman carrying a child and basket while a coastal landscape rests in the background, matted and framed behind glass in basic naturally finished 20th C. frame, expected wear including some toning to paper, slight diagonal crop to lower-right corner (refer to photograph) frame with surface scratching and finish loss, sheet size: 3 9/16\" h. x 6 1/8\" w., overall (frame): 9\" h. x 11 1/4\" w.
This etching is currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
PROVENANCE: From the estate of Paul Zimmerman, a well-known Connecticut art collector
Artist Biography: (Getty Museum)
Stefano Della Bella began his career in the studio of a goldsmith, but apart from this early apprenticeship, della Bella was basically self-taught. Before the age of twenty, he had allied himself with the powerful Medici court, which provided him with patronage throughout his career. With the Medici\'s support, in 1633, della Bella traveled to Rome where he remained until 1639. During these six years, he honed his drawing skills. He largely avoided studios and worked outdoors, recording ancient and modern buildings, the countryside, public spectacles, and the daily activities of the Roman people. Della Bella would later mine his sketchbooks for figures and backgrounds for his prints. Supported by the Floretine ambassador, in 1639, Della Bella relocated to Paris. For the French nobility, della Bella created a diverse range of prints including battle scenes, architecture, and animals. He moved effortlessly between large, topographically precise landscapes and fanciful works commissioned by Parisian dealers. He returned to Florence in 1650 where he again served the Medici court.
Della Bella is a master in his field and is featured in numerous affluent museumsand galleries across the world.
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