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Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania
In front of the magnificent temple of Apollo: a reconstruction of Pompeii before the terrible eruption of 79 A.D. A scene drawn by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania, done whilst visiting excavations of the ancient Roman town. Born in Naples, Matania had spent much of his childhood exploring Pompeii and his fondness and skill for historical reconstruction in later life was ignited by these early impressions. Here, the artist draws himself imagining Pompeii in its heyday. He writes in the caption, Beautiful Pompeii rose from the ruins as I looked at it. Date: 1921
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating artwork "Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii" by Fortunino Matania. This stunning image, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the grandeur of ancient Rome before the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Witness the magnificent Temple of Apollo in all its glory, as depicted by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania. Add this masterpiece to your wall and let the rich history of Pompeii come alive in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Reconstructing Ancient Pompeii
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is a captivating work of art by Fortunino Matania, showcasing his exceptional talent for historical reconstruction. In this evocative print, we find ourselves in front of the magnificent Temple of Apollo, gazing upon a vision of Pompeii as it once was before the devastating eruption of 79 AD. The scene, drawn by Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania during his visit to the excavations, transports us back in time. Born in Naples, Matania's childhood was spent exploring the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, igniting in him a deep fondness and remarkable skill for historical reconstruction. Here, the artist imagines Pompeii in its heyday, with the Temple of Apollo standing proudly at its heart. Matania paints himself into the scene, lost in thought as he contemplates the beauty of the ancient city. The caption accompanying this masterpiece reads, "Beautiful Pompeii rose from the ruins as I looked at it." This poignant statement speaks to the power of the artist's imagination and his ability to breathe life back into the ancient ruins. Dated 1921, this remarkable work of art serves as a testament to Fortunino Matania's unwavering dedication to preserving the history and grandeur of Pompeii.
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