Items Similar to Ancient Roman painting - Original Etching by Philip Morghen - 18th Century
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Philip MorghenAncient Roman painting - Original Etching by Philip Morghen - 18th Century18th Century
18th Century
About the Item
Ancient Roman painting - The reverence scene from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Philippus Morghen in the 18th century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions except for some minor stains.
The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”), an eight-volume volume of engravings of the finds from the excavation of the ruins of Herculaneum in the Kingdom of Naples (now Campania, Italy).
It was published between 1757 and 1792 by the Regia Stamperia, and copies were delivered to selected recipients across Europe.
Despite the title, the Antiquity of Herculaneum shows objects from all the excavations undertaken by the Bourbons in the Gulf of Naples. These include Pompeii, Stabia and two sites of Herculaneum: Resina and Portici.
The Bourbon King Carlo appointed fifteen scholars creating a new “Herculaneum Academy” to study the artifacts and publish the results of the archaeological excavations of the sites.
The engravings are of high quality and the accompanying text shows a large scholarship.
They were realized by 25 prominent artists involved by the King to prepare drawings and engravings on the finds, among which we can find Giovanni Elia Morghen, Carlo Nolli, Luigi Vanvitelli and Giovanni Battista Casanova.
The “Antiquities” was designed more to amaze readers with the quality of the objects in the collection of the King of Naples than to be used in research., following and increasing the interest of 18th century society for the classical culture and Art in particular.
Through the exaltation of the classical concept of proportions and harmony, the book was of inspiration to the neoclassical movement in Europe, giving artists and decorators access to a huge shop of Hellenistic motifs.
Ref.:
National Gallery (Washington), Mark J. Millard Architectural, IV (2000), no. 1;
L. Garcia y Garcia, Nova bibliotheca pompeiana (2 v., 1998);
Royal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library ... Early printed books, 1 (1994), no. 112.
U. Pannuti, 'Incisori e disegnatori della Stamperia Reale di Napoli nel secolo XVIII: la pubblicazione delle Antichità di Ercolano', in Xenia antiqua, 9 (2000), p. 151-178;
V. Trombetta, 'L'edizione de Le Antichità di Ercolano esposte' in Rendiconti dell'Accademia di Archeologia, lettere e belle arti di Napoli , 59 (1984), p.151-172.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:18th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
1stDibs seller since 2017
6,757 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Grasse, France
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Frog - l Etching by Marcel Guillard - 20th centuryLocated in Roma, ITFrog is an original etching artwork, realized by Marcel Guillard (1896 -?). The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents a lying down frog on the front and mounta...Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
MaterialsPaper, Etching
- Man on Horseback - Etching - 18th CenturyLocated in Roma, IT"Man on Horseback" is an original print in etching technique on ivory-colored cardboard , by Anonymous Artist of the XVIII Century. In excellent condi...Category
18th Century Modern Figurative Prints
MaterialsEtching
- Hummingbird - Etching and Aquatint by Marino Marini - 1963By Marino MariniLocated in Roma, ITHummingbird 1963 is an original contemporary artwork realized by Marino Marini. Color etching and aquatint Edition of 100 copies. On the back oh the artwork there is an inscription...Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching, Aquatint
- Devastation and Reconstruction - Etching by Marino Marini - 1963By Marino MariniLocated in Roma, ITDevastation and reconstruction is an original etching on paper, realized by Marino Marini in 1963. Mixed colored etching. Original title: Devastazione e ricostruzione. The plate ...Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching
- Horses 1963 - Etching and Aquatint by Marino Marini - 1963By Marino MariniLocated in Roma, ITHorses 1963 is an original contemporary artwork realized by Marino Marini. Color etching and aquatint. Edition of 100 copies. On the back oh the artwork there is an inscription in ...Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching, Aquatint
- Roman Countryside and Shepherds - Etching After Charles Coleman-1992Located in Roma, ITRoman Countryside and shepherds is an original etching artwork realized after Charles Coleman (1807, Yorkshire - 1874, Roma) in 1992. Signed on the plate. The rare edition of only 2...Category
1990s Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching
You May Also Like
- Monkey (Edition 33/100 Dated 1959)Located in Sydney, NSWArtist: Thomas Cornell (American 1937-2012) Title: Monkey (Edition 33/100 Dated 1959) Medium: Etching on paper Condition: This work is in good condition, in its original frame. Provenance: Private Collection New York About: Cornell was known for empirical drawings and paintings. His work involved moral content concerning global, social, and environmental justice. He was the Richard E. Steele Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College...Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching, Paper
- Melonen-kaufer (Melon Seller).By Maria ResselLocated in Storrs, CTEtching printed in grey/green. 5 1/4 x 7 (sheet 9 3/4 x 12 5/8). A fine impression with plate tone printed on cream wove paper. Signed and titled in pencil. Housed in a 16 x 20-inch...Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
MaterialsColor, Etching
- A Fierce BullBy James McBeyLocated in Storrs, CTA Fierce Bull. 1911. Drypoint. Hardie 108. 5 3/8 x 8 (sheet 8 5/16 x 11 7/8). Edition 8. An exceptional impression with rich drypoint burr printed on antique laid paper. A proof of t...Category
1910s Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsDrypoint, Etching
- Night Time, Dieppe.By Edmund BlampiedLocated in Storrs, CTNight Time, Dieppe. 1926-27. Drypoint. Appleby 123. 7 7/8 x 11/ Edition 100. A fine impression printed on cream laid paper with full margins. Signed in penc...Category
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
MaterialsDrypoint, Etching
- The Butterfly.By Edmund BlampiedLocated in Storrs, CTEdmund Blampied, R.E. The Butterfly. 1928-29. Drypoint. Appleby 133. 9 5/8 x 7 7/8). Etching (sheet 15 1/4 x 10 3/16)on 100. A rich impression printed on cream-colored laid 'F.J.He...Category
Early 20th Century Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsDrypoint, Etching
- Changing PasturesBy Edward Julius DetmoldLocated in Storrs, CTChanging Pastures. c. 1926. Etching. 6 15/16 x 14 3/8 (sheet 10 3/4 x 17 3/4). Printed on the full sheet of cream 'AN 1922' 'England' laid paper. Provanance: Baldwin-Wallace College ...Category
Early 20th Century Modern Animal Prints
MaterialsEtching
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Philips Sign
Prints Of 18th Century Paintings
Antique Philips
Ancient Roman Painting
Large Neoclassical Painting
Animal Artifact
J King Paintings
18th Ruins Painting
Classical Ruins Painting
Roman Ruins Painting
Bourbon Painting
Painting Of King Philip
Painting Of Bourbon
Painting 151
John Gould Hummingbird Prints
Patricia Rose
Andy Warhol Fish
Menton Poster