Alongside the realistic vedutismo, imaginary or invented views, known as capricci, were also in demand, as well as genre scenes depicting everyday life. Raccanello & Leprince will be showing a selection of ceramics from the 17th to the 19th century exploring these themes.
Image credit: Vue du Pont du Vicovaro Sur le Teverone 27 Milles de Rome, Sèvres Imperial Manufactury of Porcelain, circa 1805. From the Service Cambacérès depicting Italian Vedute. Hard-paste porcelain. Diameter 23.3 cm. Provenance: Twinight collection, New York, n°2106. Courtesy of Raccanello Leprince.
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