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Portico of Octavia, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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Portico of Octavia, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384954 Portico of Octavia, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portique d Octavie; Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837); from Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs, Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII ; Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) Papacy (1800-23) Count Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti; Erected by Quinto Cecilio Metello in 146 BC; Reconstructed by Augustus in 23 BC in honour of his sister Octavia; Restored in 203 by Septimius Severus; Once a rectangular portico with about 300 columns, which enclosed two temples; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
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This print showcases the Portico of Octavia, an ancient architectural marvel that stands as a testament to Rome's rich history. Etched with brown wash by Agostino Tofanelli in 1833, this image captures the grandeur and beauty of this iconic structure. Originally constructed by Quinto Cecilio Metello in 146 BC, the portico was later reconstructed by Augustus in 23 BC to honor his sister Octavia. With approximately 300 columns enclosing two temples, it once stood as a rectangular masterpiece. The etching, engraved by Pietro Fontana, beautifully highlights the intricate details of the portico's pilasters and pediments. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to this remarkable piece of Roman architecture. Restored in 203 AD by Septimius Severus after suffering damage over time, these remains have managed to withstand centuries while still exuding an air of elegance and grace. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we are transported back in time to witness the magnificence that once defined ancient Rome. It serves as a reminder not only of our shared human history but also of the enduring power and beauty found within architectural masterpieces like the Portico of Octavia.
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