3 Framed Antique European Engravings of Roman Monuments

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  After Joseph Mallord William Turner. "The Arch of Titus, Rome" engraving, ca. 1859 to 1861. Print made by Ebenezer Challis. Published in London, England by Virtue & Co. To begin this trio of engravings that pay homage to the monuments of ancient Rome, a view of the Roman Forum after J.M.W. Turner, with three monks standing below the Arch of Titus to the left, a woman kneeling in prayer before one of them, another woman depicted from behind who sits in the middle foreground. This print was an illustration for the Art Journal of 1861. Inscription content: Lettered below image with title in thick and thin letters, and "From the Picture in the National Gallery." - production detail: "J. M. W. Turner, R. A. Pinxt.", "E. Challis, Sculpt." (possibly behind matte). Bibliographic references: Rawlinson 1913 / The Engraved Work of J.M.W. Turner (715). Also see British Museum (museum number 1872,2012.6087) Size of image: 9.375" W x 7.375" H (23.8 cm x 18.7 cm) Size of frame: 17.25" W x 14.25" H (43.8 cm x 36.2 cm)
  
  Giuseppe Vasi (Italian, 1710-1782) after Giuseppe Locchi (Italian, 18th century). "Veduta degli Uffizi, o sia Curia Fiorentina presa dalla Loggia presso Arno" - engraving, 18th century. Next is a beautiful antique engraving of a Roman scene by Giuseppe Locchi and Giuseppe Vasi, entitled, "Veduta degli ufizj, o sia Curia Fiorentina presa dalla Loggia presso Arno," which translates to "View of the ufizj, or both Curia Fiorentina taken from the Lodge near Arno" housed under glass in a beautiful frame. Size of image: 12.5" W x 8.75" H (31.8 cm x 22.2 cm) Size of frame: 17.75" W x 14.5" H (45.1 cm x 36.8 cm)
  
  After Luigi Rossini (1790-1857). "The Arch of Titus" engraving, 19th century. Finally, completing the ensemble is an engraving of the Arch of Titus after Luigi Rossini. Master engraver Luigi Rossini created more than 1,000 plates depicting ruins, gardens, buildings, and monuments like the Arch of Titus seen here. He lived and worked during a period of immense archaeological discovery. Like Piranesi, he created etchings that documented the latest Roman excavations for a voracious European audience who collected them on the Grand Tour. This would inspire global fascination with classical architecture. Size of image: 5.875" W x 8.125" H (14.9 cm x 20.6 cm) Size of frame: 14.875" W x 17.75" H (37.8 cm x 45.1 cm)
  
  Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000
  
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  #163081

  Condition

  Engravings have not been examined outside the frames. Turner appears to be very nice. Some of the production details may be hidden behind the framing; frame is excellent. Giuseppe Vasi/Giuseppe Locchi shows some staining, particularly to the margins, and a few chips to the frame finish. Print after Luigi Rossini shows slight toning; frame is very nice.
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