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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Stage set with statue of Jupiter |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Design for a Scene of Triumph |
These drawings were made in the 18th century by Antonio Galli da Bibiena (1697-1774), designer of stage sets and temporary architectural fantasies for royal and noble festivities all over Europe. He belonged to a family that dominated this trade during the course of four generations in the epoch that ended with the French Revolution.
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Cortile |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Right half of an Interior |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Left half of a Royal Hall |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Piazza with Fountain before a Palace |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Entrance Façade of a Palace |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Interior/Exterior of a Palatial Auditorium |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Architectural Fantasy |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Classical Architectural Fantasy |
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Antonio Galli da Bibiena Funeral Hall in Ruins |
All images are part of the large collection of Galli da Bibiena family drawings at the Morgan Library. Those below are the work of clan members other than Antonio.
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Carlo Galli da Bibiena Architectural Fantasy |
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Carlo Galli da Bibiena Interior of Gallery |
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Galli da Bibiena Family Archway leading to Courtyard |
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Galli da Bibiena Family Palace Stage Set |
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Ferdinando Galli da Bibiena Formal Garden |