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Drawing (Italy) (CH 18113827) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18113827) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to the history of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18113841) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18113841) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to the history of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18121341) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18121341) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to the history of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Design for a Small Wall Fountain (CH 18113845)

Drawing, Design for a Small Wall Fountain (CH 18113845)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, mid- 17th century (CH 18546261)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, mid- 17th century (CH 18546261)

Vertical rectangle. From among stones rises a round pedestal. Above it stands a sculpted figure of a boy upon a row of dolphins carrying in his raised arms a shell. In it stands a base with a dancing child, th... More

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in the Garden of the Palazzo Quirinale, Rome, Italy, 1742–43 (CH 18125521)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in the Garden of the Palazzo Quirinale,...

A fountain framed by an aedicule (small shrine or temple) topped with the coat-of-arms of Pope Benedict XIV. At lower left, a rough graphite sketch of the plan.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358107)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358107)

Public domain image, 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358109)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358109)

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 16th–19th century (CH 18125931)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 16th–19th century (CH 18125931)

Vertical rectangle showing an aedicule with segmented pilaster. Above, a blank tablet topped with arms. Below, a fountain with two basins and a stepped base.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with the Coat-of-Arms of Pope Gregory XVI, 1831–1836 (CH 18116125)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with the Coat-of-Arms of Pope Gregory X...

At the back of a pond rises a wall. Upon it stands a triumphal arch with the top of a papal coat-of-arms. On either side, winged figures blowing trumpets. Below the arch stands an armored figure. Fountains on ... More

Drawing, A Fountain Group, 1780–1800 (CH 18127065)

Drawing, A Fountain Group, 1780–1800 (CH 18127065)

A merman holds a nude woman in his arms. The front of a round basin is indicated below.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358093)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358093)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358101)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358101)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Fountain with Two Eagles, 1750–1800 (CH 18541775)

Drawing, Fountain with Two Eagles, 1750–1800 (CH 18541775)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 16th–19th century (CH 18125601)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 16th–19th century (CH 18125601)

An obelisk with sphinxes at its base is decorated with a man’s profile. Below, a stepped base with three vase-shaped fountains.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with the Labors of Hercules, 1562 (CH 18565531)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with the Labors of Hercules, 1562 (CH 1...

An octagonal basin upon a square platform from which a shaft rises at center supporting a circular basin and two tiers adorned with statues depicting episodes of the Hercules legend. At the top of the shaft, H... More

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1650–1700 (CH 18548551)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1650–1700 (CH 18548551)

Pluto abducting Proserpine and a putto driving Cerberus with a trident are on top of a rock, out of which flames lick.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1650–1700 (CH 18125729)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1650–1700 (CH 18125729)

Within an arched niche, water flows into a lobed basin. At center, a scene of a stag and crucifix. At the base of the fountain, radiant letters below a cross: AHS

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1700–1750 (CH 18125179)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1700–1750 (CH 18125179)

Aedicule with broken pediment and pilasters with bellflowers. At center, water flows from the mouth of a mask into a basin supported by two intertwining dolphins.

Drawing, Project for a Fountain, 1725–1800 (CH 18125547)

Drawing, Project for a Fountain, 1725–1800 (CH 18125547)

Water pours from two bowls into a round basin. Indistinct classical figure stands atop.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain for the Palazzo Corsini, Rome, Italy, ca. 1743 (CH 18125773)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain for the Palazzo Corsini, Rome, Italy, c...

An aedicule (small temple/shrine) with a broken pediment frames a fountain. Water flows from the mouth of a mask into a shell-shaped basin supported by entwined dolphins. Scale below.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125859)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125859)

A statue of Diana within a decorated niche. Water pours from a mask at the columnar support upon boulders. At bottom, a plan.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, late 18th century (CH 18125625)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, late 18th century (CH 18125625)

Obelisk topped by a phoenix rising from a basin with dolphins.

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, late 19th century (CH 18125609)

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, late 19th century (CH 18125609)

A basin decorated with festoons collects water flowing from the mouth of a greenman mask. Above, a pediment composed of a shell and scrolls.

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125747)

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125747)

Water flows from the mouth of a lion standing in a cavern into a sarcophagus-shaped basin. Fountain framed by a niche that is topped with a fountain and two planters. At left, a locked door.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125735)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1750–1800 (CH 18125735)

A statue of Diana stands on a richly decorated niche. Water flows from a mask on the column below onto rocks, a snake, duck and plants. A classical bust stands on top the pediment. Below, a measured plan.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with Papal Keys, 1750–1775 (CH 18125917)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with Papal Keys, 1750–1775 (CH 18125917...

Vertical rectangle showing an aedicule with segmented pilaster flanked by genii, one with trumpet. Above, a blank tablet topped with papal arms. Below, a fountain with two basins and a stepped base.

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, late 18th century (CH 18125687)

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, late 18th century (CH 18125687)

A niche with a segmented pediment. Water flows from the mouth of a dolphin and into a basin. Measured plan below.

Drawing, Fountain with Arms of Pope Clement XIV, 1762 (CH 18125777)

Drawing, Fountain with Arms of Pope Clement XIV, 1762 (CH 18125777)

Wall fountain topped with a pair of trophies and a pediment with the arms of Pope Clement XIV.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1762 (CH 18125753)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1762 (CH 18125753)

An aedicule with the papal arms of Clement XI in the pediment. Trophies on either side. Below, water flows from a row of stars.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1775–1800 (CH 18125957)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1775–1800 (CH 18125957)

Vertical rectangle with candelabra topped by a women holding her breasts from which water flows.

Drawing, Fountain in a Mountainous Country, 1775–1809 (CH 18128097)

Drawing, Fountain in a Mountainous Country, 1775–1809 (CH 18128097)

Loosely drawn view of a fountain in a landscape. Suggestion of temples on hills in the background.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1775–1800 (CH 18125581)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1775–1800 (CH 18125581)

Two mermen embracing the central spigot of a fountain sit upon a basin supported by two intertwining dolphins. Dolphins on each side in a broad basin below.

Drawing, Fountain, 1775 (CH 18355573)

Drawing, Fountain, 1775 (CH 18355573)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Wall Fountain, 1775 (CH 18355571)

Drawing, Wall Fountain, 1775 (CH 18355571)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Fountains, ca. 1785 (CH 18125515)

Drawing, Fountains, ca. 1785 (CH 18125515)

Two views of a boat with figures at the top of a cascade. Below, a man pushes his boat under a rock bridge upon which is a obelisk. In the foreground, water pours from holes in the upper section of an ovoid pe... More

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358095)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358095)

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Design for a fountain, 1787–88 (CH 18113815)

Drawing, Design for a fountain, 1787–88 (CH 18113815)

Four putti sit upon a circular pedestal, supporting the upper basin on their heads and raised hands. Two dolphins with raised and entwined tails are in the center if the upper basin. Out of the dolphins' tails... More

Drawing, Design for a fountain, 1787–88 (CH 18113821)

Drawing, Design for a fountain, 1787–88 (CH 18113821)

A variation of the fountain in 1901-39-2103. Three mermaids kneeling upon a rocky base support the upper basin. From the mouth of three upright entwined dolphins water springs and flows below.

Drawing, Design for Fountain with Canopic Jar, 1790 (CH 18125799)

Drawing, Design for Fountain with Canopic Jar, 1790 (CH 18125799)

In the center of a wide, low basin stands a column topped with a canopic jar. At the base sit two Egyptian figures with water flowing from their mouths.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125645)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125645)

From a three octagonal steps, upon a high pedestal, rises an obelisk, crowned with eagle wings upon a spire. Water pours from gargoyle-like masks into four basins standing at the lowest part of the pedestal.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358097)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain in a Pavilion, 1785–90 (CH 18358097)

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Drawing, Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125719)

Drawing, Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125719)

A niche with pilasters framed a statue (Flora?) who stand upon a pedestal. Below, water flows from a mask, and two conch shells held by mermen. A basin supported by two dolphin collects the water.

Drawing, Designs for Two Fountains, 1785–90 (CH 18358111)

Drawing, Designs for Two Fountains, 1785–90 (CH 18358111)

Picryl description: Public domain image of an Italian architectural drawing, design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125633)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125633)

Truncated obelisk topped with a crowned double-headed eagle. Water flows from the mouth of a mask into a basin with rock work. A stepped base below.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1790 (CH 18125781)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1790 (CH 18125781)

Fountain set in a landscape. A shallow basin with dolphins is supported by sphinxes with fishtail legs. Water flows into a larger basin. Broad framing lines.

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125657)

Drawing, Design for a Wall Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125657)

Water flows from the mouth of a lion’s mask within a roundel topped with a garland.

Drawing, Elevation of a fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125637)

Drawing, Elevation of a fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125637)

Below is a plinth. An obelisk rises from pedestal consisting of several parts. It is flanked by two crowned griffins shown in profile. Water pours into lateral basins. First, their moldings continued at the pe... More

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125595)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, ca. 1790 (CH 18125595)

A low basin with a circular podium with seated figures below a sphere from which water flows. Additional fountain and detail at left.

Drawing, Fountain, 1795 (CH 18125807)

Drawing, Fountain, 1795 (CH 18125807)

Athena with helmet stands upon a high round pedestal decorated with festoons and masks from which water flows into a lower basin. On either side of the pedestal is a river god.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1795–1800 (CH 18125787)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1795–1800 (CH 18125787)

Low basin surrounded by posts with a bar. Pairs of dolphins blow water into the upper basin. This is supported by a pedestal with mersphinxes at the corners. It is covered by a shall upon which two mermen embr... More

Drawing, Fountain with Atlas and Hercules, 1799 (CH 18548225)

Drawing, Fountain with Atlas and Hercules, 1799 (CH 18548225)

Horizontal rectangle. The figure of Hercules sitting on top of a rock, receives the globe from the crowned Atlas standing beside him at left. The signs of the stars and of the Zodiac decorate the globe's surf... More

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 17th–19th century (CH 18125553)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 17th–19th century (CH 18125553)

A nude female sits atop two seashells supported by mermen with intertwining tails, water flowing from their mouths. The basin decorated with a coat-of-arms and small panels with putti riding animals.

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain in Honor of Andrea Doria, 17th–19th century (CH 18125559)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain in Honor of Andrea Doria, 17th–19th c...

Figure of Doria stand atop a rostral plinth inscribed with his name. Water flows from the pros of two ships. The base is decorated with a coat-of-arms and surrounded by captives crouching upon a rock.

Drawing, Fountain in a Park, 1800–1825 (CH 18125377)

Drawing, Fountain in a Park, 1800–1825 (CH 18125377)

Amid trees, a fountain stands. Below a statue of Poseidon, between curved low walls flanked by figures, from a pavilion, water flows.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 17th–19th century (CH 18124459)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 17th–19th century (CH 18124459)

Two nude female figures sit on a rocky base supporting a seashell. At top, a bearded male figure holds a cornucopia aloft, from which flows water.

Drawing, Project for a Fountain, 1800–1825 (CH 18125667)

Drawing, Project for a Fountain, 1800–1825 (CH 18125667)

A statue of Neptune stands in a niche which is flanked by narrow wall panels. The water pours from a dolphin. The plan underneath shows that the wall with the niche stands between two water basins, in front an... More

Drawing, Fountain in a Niche, 1800–1820 (CH 18539803)

Drawing, Fountain in a Niche, 1800–1820 (CH 18539803)

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1820–1850 (CH 18125725)

Drawing, Elevation of a Fountain, 1820–1850 (CH 18125725)

A rusticated wall with a keystone frames a niche with a fountain of Poseidon and Amphitrite standing on a rocky plateau with dolphins at their feet. Below, two mermen blow on conch shells.

Drawing, Fountain Supported by Three Harpies and Three Groups of People in Garden in Villa Albani, Rome, 1780–1820 (CH 18539961)

Drawing, Fountain Supported by Three Harpies and Three Groups of Peopl...

Large fountain with two bowls, lower basin supported by central post and three winged Harpies. Three groups of people nearby on platform.

Drawing, Fountain and Grotto, 1800–1830 (CH 18125741)

Drawing, Fountain and Grotto, 1800–1830 (CH 18125741)

The rim of the basin is shown at the bottom. A dragon seated in a cave allows water to fall from his raised mouth. Three women sleep on the rocky walls of the cave. Above is a rustic wall with a niche containi... More

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1795 (CH 18125803)

Drawing, Design for a Fountain, 1795 (CH 18125803)

A wide basin is shown superimposed over a landscape view of rugged countryside below slight clouds; the depiction of the basin as in 1901-39-405. Inside the wide basin is another one, at center, consisting of ... More

Drawing, Fountain in Piazza of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy, January 1868 (CH 18195381)

Drawing, Fountain in Piazza of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy, Janu...

Recto: Horizontal view showing the Piazza di San Pietero with one of the fountains in the left foreground and two soldiers with shouldered guns marching in front of the colonnades. Verso: Horizontal view with... More

Drawing, Fountain in Piazza of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy, January 1868 (CH 18195381-2)

Drawing, Fountain in Piazza of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy, Janu...

Recto: Horizontal view showing the Piazza di San Pietero with one of the fountains in the left foreground and two soldiers with shouldered guns marching in front of the colonnades. Verso: Horizontal view with... More