Souvenir Du Grand Tour - Enhanced Medallion, Framed - Animated Ruins Of The Arc De Triomphe

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View of ruins
Enhanced etching on paper
Blackened wood and brass frame 
Dimensions : D. 13,5 (cm.)
‘Sight: 8.5 (cm.)
Late 19th century

An amusing little animated view of an idealised ruin of a Roman triumphal arch.

A souvenir of the Grand Tour
Iconography linked to archaeological discoveries was a popular theme for Italian artists in the 19th century. Mostly intended for the English and French, these small bronzes were intended to be taken to neighbouring countries as souvenirs of the trip to Italy. There is a whole production linked to this trip, such as small mosaics, marble busts and so on.

Condition report: accidents and wear