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Views > Vedute

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Vedute  

Definition

  • Refers to detailed, largely factual topographical views, especially 18th-century Italian paintings, drawings, or prints of cities. The first vedute probably were painted by northern European artists who worked in Italy in the 16th century. The term refers more generally to any painting, drawing or print representing a landscape or town view that is largely topographical in conception. [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cityscapes, vedute
  • Topographical views, vedute
  • Townscapes, vedute
  • Views, topographical, vedute

Notation

  • 118582

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-B66R7G04-F

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