Comomeer met Villa Melzi by Carlo Bosetti

Comomeer met Villa Melzi 1850 - 1900

carlobosetti

aged paper

lake

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

muted colour palette

photo restoration

folded paper

watercolour illustration

paper medium

watercolor

This 19th-century photograph by Carlo Bosetti captures the serene beauty of Lake Como, Italy. The image showcases Villa Melzi, a grand Italianate villa nestled amidst lush greenery and overlooking the calm waters of the lake. The composition, featuring two boats in the foreground and the distant mountain range, evokes a sense of tranquility and grandeur. The photo, likely intended for tourism, highlights the scenic splendor of the region and the architectural marvels of the era.