Description
Marino – 19th-Century Architectural Landscape Engraving –G. Pezolt & G. Brinkmann
A finely executed 19th-century architectural and landscapeengraving depicting the town of Marino, situated on the slopes of Monte Cavo inthe Alban Hills near Rome. The composition shows rustic stone stairways, aneoclassical temple-like structure in the foreground, and clustered houses andfortifications rising on the hillside.
The print was painted by Austrian painter Georg Pezolt(1810-1878) and engraved by German engraver Gustav Brinckmann (1853-1928),published by the Stabilimento Art. del Lloyd Austriaco in Trieste.Marino was a popular subject in 19th-century travel illustration, celebratedfor its historic architecture and picturesque setting overlooking the RomanCampagna.
The impression is in fair to good condition with fullmargins. The sheet shows significant foxing and age-related toning, though theimage itself remains strong and detailed. A collector’s stamp ( S. Steiner,Stuttgart ) is visible at the lower right margin.
Print Details
- Image Size: 7.75 × 4.25 in
- Sheet Size: 11.75 × 9 in
- Painter: G. Pezolt ( pinx. )
- Engraver: G. Brinkmann ( sc. )
- Publisher: Stabilimento Art. del Lloyd Austriaco, Trieste
- Paper: Wove paper
- Condition: fair to good – strong impression; extensive foxing and toning to margins; minor wear at edges; collector’s stamp ( S. Steiner, Stuttgart ), unframed
Inscriptions
- Upper margin: Sul clivo del monte Cavo
- Caption: Marino
- Left margin: G. Pezolt pinx.
- Right margin: Stabil. art. del Lloyd austr in Trieste – G. Brinkmann sc.
- Collector’s stamp: S. Steiner, Stuttgart
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this print to the best of my ability. However, it is soldas is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
