Pompeii. Atrium of the House of Ceres. Gell c1832.

$125.00

Beautiful frescoes discovered in Pompeii ruins. Engraved c1832. 

Original engraving c1832 from Pompeiiana. The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii: the result of excavations since 1819, a wonderful work on the classical antiquities of Pompeii, Italy, as recorded by archaeologist Sir William Gell (1777-1836). Engraved and printed by Fenner, Sears & Co. after the drawing by Sir William Gell. Fenner, Sears & Company flourished as printmakers and publishers in London between 1829 and 1833.

Size of page: 205 x 290mm (8 x 11 3/8 inches). Image size: 130 x 205mm (5 1/8 x 8 inches).