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Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787

$2,500
£1,904.02
€2,194.66
CA$3,497.48
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Raffaello Sanzio Morghen (Italian, 1758-1833) Apollo in his Chariot preceded by Aurora, engraving after Guido Reni, c.1787. A rare original engraving with most examples being housed in museum collections. Apollo on his chariot bringing light to Aurora, surrounded by maidens or the Hours. Phosphorus in putto form personifying the morning star holds a torch lighting the way towards Aurora. After the fresco at the Rospigliosi Palace in Rome by Guido Reni (Bologna, 1575 – 1642). Latin inscription: QUADRIJUGIS INVECTUS EQUIS SOL AUREUS EXIT/ CUI SEPTEM VARIIS CIRCUMSTAT VESTIBUS HORAE/LUCIFER ANTEVOLAT RAPIDI FUGE LAMPADA SOLIS/ AURAORA UMBRARUM VICTRIX NE VICTA RECEDAS / Sight: 35 ¼ by 20 inches Frame: 48 ½ by 31 ½ inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1787
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Print shows foxing. Gilt frame distressed with losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288237614812

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