Lot no. 376
376. 376W Entourage by Antonio Joli (Modena circa 1770-1777 Rome)
Bella Island, Lake Maggiore
oil on canvas
oil on canvas
70.9 x 121.7cm (27 15/16 x 47 15/16in).
In the 18th century, the Isola Bella, one of the three Borromean islands on Lake Maggiore was of particular fascination to Grand Tourists. Belonging to the illustrious Borromeo family, the magnificent Baroque palace along with its surrounding terraced gardens made Lake Maggiore and the Borromean islands a popular stop for many visitors to Northern Italy.
Stendhal later wrote of Lake Maggiore:
'If you have a heart and a shirt, sell your shirt and go to see the shores of Lago Maggiore'
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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Old paintings
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