Jaromir Stretti-Zamponi original aquatint etching, signed in pencil in the lower right, with the number 37 written in pencil in the lower left. Has some mat burn (see the picture of the back of the print, two pin holes in the image, only visible when held up to the light. Unframed, the etching newest measures 17.5 x 19.5 inches.
Biography:
Czechoslavakian engraver Jaromír Stretti – Zamponi was born in Plasy, Bohemia on June 11, 1882. He was the brother of artist Viktor Stretti (Zamponi, his second surname was derived from his Italian great-grandmother). As an artist hw was self-taught. Stretti-Zamponi was active in Paris around 1912-13 and then returned to Prague. He is best noted as the author of etchings and aquatints in colors, inspired mostly in these two cities and Italy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pargue appointed a special officer in charge with furnishing the palace in 1920s, while the Czernin Palace was being reconstructed as a Czechoslovakian diplomatic headquarter. The decision was made to appoint an artist to the job, expecting his good taste. The artist in the charge was Prague painter Jaromír Stretti – Zamponi. Stretti – Zamponi made decisions concerning antiquities to be bought and shaped design of ceremonial rooms. Each lounge was designed in a particular style.
Jaromir Stretti-Zamponi died in Prague in 1959.
(Source: The Annex Galleries)
Product code: JAROMIR STRETTI-ZAMPONI (1882-1959) Original newest Etching