Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British

after David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

Published by Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British
Title:
The Opening of the Carnival at Rome
Date:
ca. 1781
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint and etching on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/8 x 22 1/4 inches (38.4 x 56.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper right on back: "172"; inscribed in graphite, center on back (written vertically downwards): "814"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "[? 959 191]"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "2"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10962
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
flags | piazza | sporting art | genre subject | obelisk | parasol | costume | masks (costume) | hats | whip | instruments | drums (membranophones) | mandolin | statue | cityscape | beggars | distance | race | crest | Egyptian | musical instruments | dance | music | soldier | perspective | entertainment | churches | figures | city | dome | skull | horses (animals) | architectural subject | dwarf | celebration | festival | carnival | sheet music
Associated Places:
Italy | Lazio | Rome | Europe | Piazza del Popolo | Santa Maria di Montesanto | Popolo Obelisk | Santa Maria dei Miracoli | Via del Corso
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29387