Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by Arthur Pond, ca. 1705–1758, British

after Pier Leone Ghezzi, 1674–1755, Italian

Published by Arthur Pond, ca. 1705–1758, British

Title:

Caricature of the Italian Singer Carnacci

Date:

1738

Materials & Techniques:

Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 13 1/2 x 8 1/2in. (34.3 x 21.6cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered lower right: "AP"; below image: "Cavr. Ghezzi delin. | Il Carnacci che conto nel Teatro di Valle nel Carnavale del 1738 il quale ebbe un Concorse di tutta Roma per il suo Modo di Gestire e di Cantare."

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.21208

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:56940