Sidney Tushingham A.R.E. 1884-1968.
Torre del Mangia (Bell Tower at Piazza del Campo, Siena). 1922. Drypoint. Konody 87. 6 3/8 X 13 3/4 (sheet 17 5/8 x 9 1/2) Edition 75. A rich impression printed on 'J Whatman'cream laid paper with full margins. Signed in pencil. $250.
The Torre del Mangia is a tower in Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Built in 1325-1348, it is located in the Piazza del Campo, Siena's premier square, adiacent to the Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall). When built it was one of the tallest secular towers in mediaeval Italy. At 102 m, it is now second only to Cremona's Torrazzo.
The name (meaning "Tower of the Eater") derives from its first guardian, Giovanni di Balduccio, nicknamed Mangiaguadagni for his tendency to spend all his money for food.
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