{"product_id":"le-masque-au-caffe-giovanni-david","title":"Le Masque au Caffé - Giovanni David","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1775 etching by Giovanni David depicting a figure in traditional Venetian carnival attire enjoying a coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled Le Masque au Caffé, forms part of a series of character studies produced by the Italian artist Giovanni David in 1775. David, a pupil of Domenico Corvi, created these works during his time in Rome, where he documented the varied social types and costumes of the period. The composition depicts a figure dressed in the traditional Venetian carnival attire, specifically the tabarro cloak and the bauta mask, which allowed for anonymity in public spaces. The subject stands in a domestic interior, holding a small coffee cup, a detail that reflects the growing popularity of coffee houses and social rituals in eighteenth-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates David's proficiency with the etching needle. He employs fine, controlled lines to define the textures of the lace-trimmed cloak, the smooth surfaces of the furniture, and the subtle shading of the background drapery. The inclusion of a dedication to his master, Domenico Corvi, is integrated into the design of the table, serving as a formal acknowledgement of his training. The work captures a specific moment of social performance, where the boundary between private habit and public disguise is blurred. The inscription at the base, 'Laissons-là, croyez-moi, le Monde tel qu'il est', adds a philosophical layer to the scene, suggesting a detached observation of human behaviour. This print offers a glimpse into the aesthetic and social preoccupations of the late eighteenth century, providing a record of costume and custom through the lens of a skilled printmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/the-game-of-bowls-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Game of Bowls by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/figuren-voor-een-herberg-jacques-philippe-le-bas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFiguren voor een herberg by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni David","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102529126735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102531682639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102531715407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102531748175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102531780943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102531813711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102531846479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102531879247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102531912015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102531944783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102531977551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102532010319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Masque-au-Caff-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791875105648.jpg?v=1791875267","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/le-masque-au-caffe-giovanni-david","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}