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Print of Pompeii Wall Painting

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1880-1920 ?

GUSN

GUSN-23355

Description

Chromolithograph of wall paintings at Pompeii, featuring five figures in classical dress and wearing laurel wreaths in their hair. The figures are standing between and around two columns. In the lower left corner half a man's body is seen. Frame: 1 inch plastic, white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

prints (visual works)
chromolithography
paper (fiber product)
Classical
Picture
Picture, History
Chromo Lithograph
Unidentified Paper
Classical
Classical Figure
Column
Picture, History

Inscription

On the back side of the frame is written: ""Mrs. F.M. Blodgett/ Wist. 104 St./ Conn 8 Av.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15.5 x 12.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1542

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