409 - P. GHIGI (18,19th) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust of Antinoos, Copper engraving

P. GHIGI (18,19th) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust of Antinoos, Copper engraving Pietro Ghigi (18./19. century) after Luigi Agricola (1759 Rom - 1821 ibid.): Bust of Antinous from the Villa Adriana near Tivoli, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "L. Agricola dis. / Ghigi inc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Antinoo / Busto colossale trovato negli scavi della Villa Adriana a Tivoli". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork is a detailed print depicting the bust of Antinous on a classical pedestal, framed by a striking linear frame. Keywords: antiquity; bust; antinous; print; artwork; line frame; pedestal; classicism; illustration; study; engraving; sculpture; cultural heritage;, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 60,2 cm x 42,6 cm (23,7 x 16,8 in), Plate: 49,7 cm x 32,2 cm (19,6 x 12,7 in), Depiction: 42,5 cm x 29,0 cm (16,7 x 11,4 in) Condition: Defective condition. Significant foxing visible on the entire sheet. Some browning and slight light-staining along the edges. Creased in the centre. The upper right corner of the sheet is creased diagonally and has two small holes. Slight crease marks and small impact damage at top centre. Single marginal tears along the lower right edge of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped.