P. GHIGI (18,19th) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust... Lot 65

P. GHIGI (18,19th) after AGRICOLA (*1759), Bust of Antinous, Copper engraving Pietro Ghigi (18./19. century) after Luigi Agricola (1759 Rom - 1821 ibid.): Bust of Antinous from the Villa Adriana near Tivoli, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "L. Agricola dis. / Ghigi inc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Antinoo / Busto colossale trovato negli scavi della Villa Adriana a Tivoli". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork is a detailed print depicting the bust of Antinous on a classical pedestal, framed by a striking linear frame. Keywords: antiquity; bust; antinous; print; artwork; line frame; pedestal; classicism; illustration; study; engraving; sculpture; cultural heritage;, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Italy, Rome (Latium), Size: Paper: 60,2 cm x 42,6 cm (23,7 x 16,8 in), Plate: 49,7 cm x 32,2 cm (19,6 x 12,7 in), Depiction: 42,5 cm x 29,0 cm (16,7 x 11,4 in)