Benigno
Bossi (1727–1792)
“Head of a Young Woman Facing Right with Her Hand to
Her Chin” (descriptive title only), circa 1760
Technical Details & Condition:
Etching on fine laid paper with partial watermark and
generously wide margins.
This is plate 14 from the series of 40 plates (including
the frontispiece/title page), “Raccolta di teste inventate, disegnate e incise
da B. Bossi” (Collection of heads created, drawn, and engraved by Benigno Bossi),
published by Gioachino Bettalli and C Cont.a of Capello (as inscribed on the
title plate).
The impression is strong, crisp and faultless. Aside
from faint age toning at the outer edges, the sheet is in near pristine
condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.
Dimensions:
• Sheet: 30.7 x 22.5 cm
• Platemark: 8.7
x 7.2 cm
In-Plate Lettering:
• Upper
left: “Bossi. f.”
• Upper right: “14”
References:
• LeBlanc 64-103 (Charles
Le Blanc, “Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant un dictionnaire des
graveurs de toutes les nations,” vol. 1, 1854, Paris, P. Jannet, p. 183, cat.
nos. 64–103 [From the suite of 40 heads and sketches])
• Institutional Reference: For an authoritative description of this print
series and verification of the 40-plate suite, see the regional collection
archives of Lombardy (Lombardia Beni Culturali), under entry record C0060-00400
— https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/stampe/schede/C0060-00400/
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