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Artist or Author: Pierre Francois Hughues d'Hancarville

Work: Antiquites Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines

Date of Publication: 1785-1787

Style: Originally Hand-colored Engraving

Paper Size: ~ 7 1/2" by 4 3/4"

Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Description of the work:

This originally hand-colored engraving is from Pierre Francois Hughues d'Hancarville's Antiquités Etrusques, Grecques et Romaines. This is from the second edition of the work and was published in Paris y L'Auteur & David between 1785 and 1787. This is the reduced (in size of printing) edition of Antiquités... Tirées du Cabinet de M. Hamilton first published in 1766. (Blackmer)

The engravings illustrate Sir William Hamilton's collection of ancient vases. The work is of particular importance in the development of neo-classical designs for pottery and porcelain, including Wedgwood. The copperplate engravings were done by F. A. David and on chain-lined paper. The illustrations shoed antique vases, urns, and mythological scenes.