1833 Copper Engraving Art Ancient Roman Architecture Arch Constantine Nude ILC1

"Romani"

This is an original 1833 black and white copper engraving of the keystones of the Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Arch of Titus, an architectural support in Palmyra, and the statue and pedestal of Trajan's Column in Rome, Italy.

CONDITION

This 180+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. Some light surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Copper Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 17.5 x 12.25 inches; 44 x 31 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer one of the most extraordinary collections of original, large format, museum-quality copper engravings depicting the history of costumes from around the world. In addition to the ancient and medieval costumes, these engravings include historical scenes of daily life, architectural drawings, transportation, and more. This group of copper engravings took 10 years to produce. Each engraving is exquisitely detailed and includes the original copperplate impression. These engravings are from the first and only edition of these works. Also within this group are some spectacular watercolor engravings that were done by hand.

The scarcity of the collection, the condition of the collection, the elephant folio size, the detail of the copper engravings, and the subject matter make this one of the most impressive collections we've procured. These would look stunning framed and would make for exceptional, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Reproductive art by G. Buttazzon.

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