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Palazzo Borromeo, Isola Bella, Lago Maggiore: decorative iron railings

RIBA Ref No RIBA5000
Architect/DesignerCrivelli, Giovanni Angelo (fl. 17th century)
Artist/PhotographerSmith, Edwin (1912-1971)
CountryItaly
CityIsola Bella
Subject Date1671
Image Date1955
ViewExterior
StyleBaroque
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceES1367
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEdwin Smith / RIBA Collections
SubjectDecorative ironwork ; Villas ; Gardens ; Lakes ; Railings
NOTES: Palazzo Borromeo was commissioned by Carlo III in 1632 and dedicated to his wife Isabella D'Adda, from whom the island takes its name. Construction of the house and design of its gardens was entrusted to Angelo Crivelli and completed by Carlo Fontana. The gardens were inaugurated in 1671.
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