Nuova Raccolta di Cinquanta Costumi Pittoreschi, Bartolomeo Pinelli — 2nd Ed

£700.00

Nuova Raccolta di Cinquanta Costumi Pittoreschi, Bartolomeo Pinelli — 2nd Ed

Name: Nuova Raccolta di Cinquanta Costumi Pittoreschi, Bartolomeo Pinelli — 2nd Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5945 L
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Publication: Rome, Giovanni Scudellari, 1817

Formatting: Oblong 8vo.

Condition Report: Good. The volume is bound in contemporary half leather over marbled boards, presenting a sound and entirely authentic appearance despite some expected wear. The leather spine and corners are rubbed and scuffed, with some wear exposing the underlying boards at the corners, reflecting practical use over the centuries. The binding and text block remain remarkably tight and square. Internally, the engravings exhibit scattered, predominantly marginal foxing and occasional faint staining. Crucially, these blemishes seldom intrude upon Pinelli’s striking etched plates, leaving the central illustrations largely bright and well-preserved. A very honest, unsophisticated copy of a title frequently prone to heavy damage or breaking.

Catalogue Note: This release represents Pinelli’s celebrated second collection of Roman costumes. Dedicated to His Excellency Alessandro Narischkin, the Imperial Russian Grand Chamberlain and Director of the Imperial Theatres, the work highlights the strong cultural ties and patronage networks of the era.

The suite comprises fifty finely etched plates, plus the intricately designed engraved title page, capturing the vibrant essence of everyday Italian life. Pinelli’s dynamic tableaux feature peasants, musicians, and dancers, most notably in scenes such as the Saltarello Romano and the Baccanale di Roma in Testaccio, rendered with a neo-classical crispness that defined his artistic legacy.

Complete, bound copies of this suite have become scarce on the open market. Because of the enduring appeal of Pinelli's individual etchings, many volumes have historically been dismantled by dealers to sell the plates separately as framed artworks. Finding a complete, intact volume in its contemporary binding is increasingly uncommon.

Immerse yourself in the bustling streets and rugged countryside of nineteenth-century Italy through the masterful needle of Bartolomeo Pinelli. Renowned for his keen ethnographic eye and dramatic flair, Pinelli brings to life a world of spirited street musicians, swirling dancers, and enigmatic locals in this evocative suite of etchings. Far more than a mere costume book, this collection offers a vibrant, unfiltered glimpse into the romantic soul of Rome and the Campagna, capturing the authentic pulse of its people with striking neoclassical beauty.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Bartolomeo Pinelli

Book Publisher: Giovanni Scudellari

Book Language: Italian

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 51

Book Publication Year: 1817

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Half Leather

Illustrator: Bartolomeo Pinelli

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Rome, Italy

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