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Pierre Francois Hugues D'Hancarville (author)
William Hamilton Classical Greek Vase-Painting Engraving

1801

About the Item

Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting a woman sitting on a rock from a Campanian bail-amphora. Technique : Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring Background information : From the scarce Florence edition of Pierre Francois Hugues D'Hancarville's famous work on Sir William Hamilton's collection of antique vases - Antiquites Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines, tirees du Cabinet de M. William Hamilton. . It was first published in 1767, this edition is 1801. Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) was the British ambassador to the Court of the Two Sicilys. Living in Naples, he was in a perfect position to acquire the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases being unearthed around Naples. He was quick to understand the importance of the vases to the study of ancient art and history. His first collection of vases was sold to the British Museum in 1772 Very few sets were produced due to the expense of printing and colouring this sumptuous work. Condition : Top right has original ink number inscription. Sizes : 175mm by 155mm (platemark) 480mm by 365mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    1801
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)
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  • Condition:
    There is some creasing in the image - the second photo of the whole sheet shows this clearly. One small break in the paper on right hand side of sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CL34451stDibs: LU124426303512
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