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

1801

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Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting (left) Europa garlanding the bull, Eros flying between Zeus and Aphrodite, (right) Dionysus, Eros, satyr and maenades, from an Apulian calyx-krater. Vatican, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco 17200 (AA1). 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. Central vertical fold as issued. Sizes : 380mm by 635mm (platemark) 480mm by 720mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    1801
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Central vertical fold as issued. A couple of light marks in the lower margin. Small break in paper at right hand edge of the sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CL34451stDibs: LU124426353082

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