{"product_id":"florence-edward-goodall","title":"Florence - Edward Goodall","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1827 steel engraving by Edward Goodall, depicting a panoramic view of Florence after a painting by J.M.W. Turner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel engraving, executed by Edward Goodall in 1827, reproduces a painting by J.M.W. Turner. It depicts a panoramic view of Florence, Italy, observed from a high vantage point. The composition is structured around the Arno River, which winds through the city centre, with the iconic dome of the Duomo visible in the distance. In the foreground, a group of figures rests on a grassy slope, framed by tall, slender cypress trees that provide a vertical counterpoint to the horizontal expanse of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodall was a highly skilled engraver, frequently employed by Turner to translate his atmospheric oil paintings and watercolours into the medium of print. This collaboration allowed Turner to reach a wider audience through the publication of travel books and topographical collections. The engraving demonstrates the technical precision required to capture the subtle gradations of light and shadow characteristic of Turner's work. The fine lines of the burin create a sense of depth, from the textured foreground to the hazy, sun-drenched horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with the Grand Tour and the European picturesque. It offers a view of Florence that balances architectural detail with the romanticised atmosphere of the Italian countryside. The inclusion of local figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human presence to the vast urban scene. As a piece of printmaking, it represents the high standard of British engraving during the early nineteenth century, where the collaborative effort between painter and engraver was essential for the dissemination of fine art. This print is a clear example of the technical mastery involved in translating complex painterly effects into the monochromatic language of steel engraving.\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=\"\/products\/moonrise-by-the-sea-caspar-david-friedrich\" 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;\"\u003eMoonrise by the Sea - Caspar David Friedrich — Caspar David Friedrich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-ann-elliott-beaufort-south-carolina-thomas-sully\" 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;\"\u003eMiss Ann Elliott, Beaufort, South Carolina - Thomas Sully — Thomas Sully\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Goodall","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59105026736463,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59105365524815,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59105365557583,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59105365590351,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59105365623119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59105365655887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59105365688655,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59105365721423,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59105365754191,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59105365786959,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59105365819727,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59105365852495,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Florence_Poster_CompositorV1_1791885869892.jpg?v=1791886581","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/florence-edward-goodall","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}