Rare Etching - Temple Of Romulus (Saint Theodore) - Rome 1823
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Rare Etching - Temple Of Romulus (Saint Theodore) - Rome 1823. Fascinating and detailed copper engraving (etching) dating back to the first half of the nineteenth century, depicting the Temple of Romulus to the Roman Forum, also identified in the caption as the Church of San Teodoro al Palatino. The work shows a perspective view of the famous circular building, animated in the foreground by figures in period clothing and a well. In the background you can see the arches of the aqueducts or the imperial palaces on the Palatine. The engraving technique is refined, with an excellent play of chiaroscuro that gives depth to the architecture. Forehead: It has a uniform browning over time. Of note are some damp spots/foxing concentrated mainly on the right margin and in the upper left corner. Pietro Parboni was a well-known engraver active in Rome in the 19th. Rare Etching - Temple Of Romulus (Saint Theodore) - Rome 1823 The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Rare etching - Temple of Romulus (San Teodoro) - Rome 1823 Description of the Object Fascinating and detailed copper engraving (etching) dating back to the first half of the nineteenth century, depicting the Temple of Romulus to the Roman Forum, also identified in the caption as the Church of San Teodoro al Palatino . The work shows a perspective view of the famous circular building, animated in the foreground by figures in period clothing and a well. In the background you can see the arches of the aqueducts or the imperial palaces on the Palatine. The engraving technique is refined, with an excellent play of chiaroscuro that gives depth to the architecture. Technical Details Title: Temple of Romulus today Church of S. Teodoro (in Italian and French: Temple de Romulus Eglise de St. Theodore ). Author/Engraver: Pietro Parboni (signed on the plate lower right: "Pietro Parboni inc. 1823" ). Era: 1823 (First quarter of the 19th century). Technique: Copper engraving / Etching on grave paper. Sheet Size: 35 x 27 cm approximately. Storage Conditions The work is in good/fair general condition, considering its two centuries of age. Forehead: It has a uniform browning over time. Of note are some damp spots/foxing concentrated mainly on the right margin and in the upper left corner. Back: Visible a period humidity stain in the lower left corner (which does not affect the main engraved part) and some cataloging pencil notes. Margins: Present and intact, ideal for possible framing with passe-partout. (Please carefully view the high resolution photos, which are an integral part of the description) . Historical Notes Pietro Parboni was a well-known engraver active in Rome in the 19th century, famous for his collaborations on series of Roman views much appreciated by travelers of the Grand Tour . Fascinating and detailed copper engraving (etching) dating back to the first half of the nineteenth century, depicting the Temple of Romulus to the Roman Forum, also identified in the caption as the Church of San Teodoro al Palatino. The work shows a perspective view of the famous circular building, animated in the foreground by figures in period clothing and a well. In the background you can see the arches of the aqueducts or the imperial palaces on the Palatine. The engraving technique is refined, with an excellent play of chiaroscuro that gives depth to the architecture. Forehead: It has a uniform browning over time. Of note are some damp spots/foxing concentrated mainly on the right margin and in the upper left corner. Pietro Parboni was a well-known engraver active in Rome in the 19th
