PARMIGIANINO - BOSSI, Benigno (1727-1792) - Raccolta di disegni originali di Fra.co Mazzola detto il Parmigianino. Parma; Milan: Giacchino Bettalli, 1772. 

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25.01.2022 15:00UTC +02:00
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Lot 252 | PARMIGIANINO - BOSSI, Benigno (1727-1792) - Raccolta di disegni originali di Fra.co Mazzola detto il Parmigianino. Parma; Milan: Giacchino Bettalli, 1772. 
[PARMIGIANINO] - BOSSI, Benigno (1727-1792) - Raccolta di disegni originali di Fra.co Mazzola detto il Parmigianino. Parma; Milan: Giacchino Bettalli, [1772].

A rare collection of Bossi's magnificent engravings and etchings that reproduce Parmigianino's drawings with detail and skill. The method used was devised by Gilles Demarteau (1729-1786) and it seems particularly effective in rendering the engravings in imitation of the sanguine drawings.

Folio (415 x 275mm). Engraved title with engraved vignette, declaration from the Academy of Parma, dedicatory plate to Count Alessandro Sanvitali, 29 engraved plates on 28 leaves, drawn in black or brown ink (some foxing, heavier on title, last plate with some marginal stains and small losses). 19th-century half vellum, marbled covers, manuscript title on spine.
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