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18th or 19th Century Italian Engraving of a Putto

Offered by: Antique and Art Exchange

Description
This fine Italian engraving depicts a graceful putto, a timeless symbol of innocence and charm that has populated the ceilings and galleries of Italy for centuries. The delicate etching captures the soft, rounded forms of the figure with a gentle hand, reflecting the enduring skill of printmakers dedicated to the classical tradition.
Circa 1800, this period work captures the romantic transition between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a time when such classical motifs were celebrated with renewed fervor.
Printed on aged paper and presented in a mount, the work is housed in a frame finished in gilt that carries a warm, lived - in patina. Rooted in the Neoclassical tradition, this engraving reflects the era's deep reverence for antiquity and the graceful, balanced forms of the ancient world.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good overall condition.
Styles / Movements:	Black & White
Dealer Reference #:	23826
Incollect Reference #:	847167

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	13.75 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	34.93 cm;	D.	1.27 cm;

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