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A Ferdinando Campana print of an ancient Roman bust. Dating to the late 18th century this Intaglio print is taken from the multi-volume “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” print suite. Campana’s highly detailed works catalogued treasured artefacts with striking detail, which became prized positions of Grand Tour travellers. Published between 1757 and 1792, the prints showed…
Depth: 2cm0.79in
Width: 41cm16.14in
Height: 52cm20.47in
Weight: 2kg4.41lbs
Glass. Cream matte with yellowed core, gold and grey embellishments on mount. Frame light wash over wood with gilt inner, black speckles. String on back.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Italy
18th Century
Paper, Timber, Wood
Circa 1780
Unknown
Grand Tour
A Ferdinando Campana print of an ancient Roman bust.
Dating to the late 18th century this Intaglio print is taken from the multi-volume “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” print suite.
Campana’s highly detailed works catalogued treasured artefacts with striking detail, which became prized positions of Grand Tour travellers.
Published between 1757 and 1792, the prints showed objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples.
