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Columbarium of the Freedmen of Augustus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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Columbarium of the Freedmen of Augustus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384922 Columbarium of the Freedmen of Augustus, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombeau des Affranchis, ou Columbarium. Via Appia; 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; Appian Way; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22676408
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Barrel Barrels Cinerary Cooperage Niche Niches Urns
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This print showcases the "Columbarium of the Freedmen of Augustus" an etching with brown wash created by Agostino Tofanelli in 1833. The image captures a moment frozen in time, offering a glimpse into the ancient Roman world. The columbarium, also known as the Tombeau des Affranchis or Columbarium Via Appia, is located on the famous Appian Way. It was engraved by Pietro Fontana and featured in Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs. This remarkable piece of art depicts an interior view of this historical site. As we explore this image further, we are drawn to its intricate details. The barrel-shaped niches line the walls, each housing cinerary urns containing the ashes of freed slaves from ancient Rome. The architecture exudes elegance and grandeur while maintaining a sense of solemnity and reverence for those who have passed. The composition beautifully balances both male and female figures paying homage to their ancestors within these sacred spaces. The engraving technique used adds depth and texture to every stroke, enhancing our appreciation for Tofanelli's skillful craftsmanship. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate not only Tofanelli's work but also offers us a window into history—a reminder that even in death, these freed
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