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The Library - Original Etching - Early 19th Century

Early 19th Century

$355.54
£265.48
€300
CA$487.65
A$548.09
CHF 285.43
MX$6,666.10
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The Library is an original modern artwork realized in the first decades of the XIX Century. Original colored Etching on paper. A long inscription is present on the lower margin. On the upper side the number XXXVI is present. Mint conditions. Beautiful old paper engraving depicting a genre scene. In the center of the composition two men speak while another male figure listens to them and raises his hand. On the right side we see a female figure intent on reading on a desk. The scene is inserted inside a library with very high arches and columns with a smooth shaft. The books are large volumes that occupy the shelves from bottom to top both in the foreground and beyond the arch. A beautiful inscription is present at the bottom: "La Libreria non fa l'Uomo Letterato" ("The library does not make the man of letters"). The work is part of a series of satirical engravings concerning the uses and customs of the century. In this case he is telling us that the owner of a library is not necessarily a cultured man.
  • Creation Year:
    Early 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • 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:
    Seller: M-1115421stDibs: LU65037361112

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