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Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving

$200.48

£150.07

€170

CA$275.92

A$307.54

CHF 161.36

MX$3,755.60

NOK 2,043.13

SEK 1,931.07

DKK 1,294.16

About the Item

Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This delightful hand-colored engraving, titled *A Letter Writer, Rome*, captures a charming and now-vanished moment of urban life in early 19th-century Italy. Published in 1821 by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, the print is part of a celebrated ethnographic and genre series illustrating trades, costumes, and customs across the Italian peninsula. It blends humor, social observation, and exquisite hand-colored detail into a highly engaging scene. The focus is on a humble street scribe, seated at a makeshift wooden desk, poised with pen in hand. Spectacled and slightly hunched, he listens attentively as a local woman dictates her letter with animated gestures. Dressed in colorful traditional attire, including a yellow shawl, red apron, and green cap, she leans in earnestly, suggesting the importance or perhaps emotion of her message. The sign behind the scribe reads “Lettere scritte in buon carattere” (Letters written in fine handwriting), emphasizing the professional skill he offers to those who cannot read or write. To the left, another woman peeks through iron bars from a nearby window, hinting at the tight-knit and observant nature of urban neighborhoods in Rome. On the crumbling wall nearby, the phrase “Rispetta la Croce” (Respect the Cross) and two painted red crosses add a religious and moral dimension to the everyday setting. The scene is rendered with delicately engraved lines and vivid hand-coloring, particularly in the richly toned costumes and detailed facial expressions. This genre print not only preserves a slice of Roman street life but also illustrates the social role of public scribes—figures once common in European cities. Condition: This antique print is in very good condition, with light age-related toning and minor foxing that enhance its vintage appeal. The hand-coloring is crisp and vibrant, with excellent preservation of detail. Framing tips: For a striking presentation, use a warm cream or soft beige mat and a classic walnut or antique gold frame. This will complement the earthy tones and whimsical nature of the print, making it an eye-catching conversation piece in any interior.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.45 in (31.6 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1820-1829

Date of Manufacture:

1820

Condition:

This antique print is in very good condition, with light age-related toning and minor foxing that enhance its vintage appeal. The hand-coloring is crisp and vibrant, with excellent preservation of detail.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: BG-13605-2-241stDibs: LU3054345304592

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