Mural and wallpaper from houses in Pompeii

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Mural and wallpaper from houses in Pompeii

Mural from the Casa di Arianna or House of Ariadne, Reg. VII, Ins. IV, No. 51, and wallpaper from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii), Leipzig, 1881. Mural from the Casa di Arianna or House of Ariadne, Reg. VII, Ins. IV, No. 51, and wallpaper from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii), Leipzig, 1881

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Ariadne Casa Discanno Emile Gallo Geremia Mural Plan Presuhn Steeger Victor Wallpaper Arianna

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1. Title: A Glimpse into Ancient Pompeian Interiors: Mural from the Casa di Arianna and Wallpaper from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia 2. Description: This chromolithograph, created by Victor Steeger based on an illustration by Geremia Discanno, offers a tantalizing peek into the richly decorated interiors of two Pompeian houses: the Casa di Arianna, or House of Ariadne (Reg. VII, Ins. IV, No. 51), and the House of Chlorus and Caprasia, or Casa del Gallo II (Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10). 3. Background: The ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, has long been renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved wall paintings. This chromolithograph, published in Emile Presuhn's Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii) in 1881, showcases two such masterpieces. 4. Casa di Arianna: The mural from the Casa di Arianna, depicted on the left side of the image, features a scene of Ariadne, the mythological heroine abandoned by Theseus on the island of Naxos, being comforted by the god Dionysus. The intricate details of the painting, including the delicate folds of the characters' robes and the lush foliage, are beautifully rendered. 5. House of Chlorus and Caprasia: On the right side of the image, the wallpaper from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia, or Casa del Gallo II, showcases a vibrant scene of birds and foliage. The intricate design, with its bold colors and dynamic patterns, is a testament to the exquisite taste and craftsmanship of the ancient Pompeian artisans. 6. Conclusion: This chromolithograph provides a unique opportunity to explore the richly decorated interiors of two Pompeian houses, offering a glimpse into the opulent world of ancient Roman life. The intricate details of the murals and wallpaper, preserved for centuries beneath the ash and pumice, continue to captivate and inspire art lovers and historians alike.

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