Description
Temple of Castor and Pollux, Cori–1950s–LargeHand-Colored Lithograph–after Rossini Etching –Ancient Roman Architecture
This print depicts the remains of the Temple of Castorand Pollux (Tempio dei Dioscuri) in the ancient hilltop town of Cori in theLazio region south of Rome. The surviving structure consists of two toweringCorinthian columns and an entablature fragment from the 1st century BC temple,dramatically positioned above the medieval village below. This temple is one ofthe most striking examples of Republican-era Roman architecture outside thecapital.
Rossini (1792–1868), an architect-etcher working in thelineage of Piranesi, portrayed these ancient monuments with strong perspective,architectural accuracy, and dense linework. The original etching of the Coritemple was created in the 1820s as part of Rossini’s larger archaeologicalseries documenting the ruins surrounding Rome. In 1957, Syndey Lucas, the sameNew York art publisher who operated The Old Print Center and the Camilla LucasGallery—known for producing finely printed and hand-colored lithographiceditions—reissued this Cori view as a high-quality large-format lithograph,with each impression individually hand-colored.
These impressions are in excellent vintage condition. Thelines are crisp, the colors are clean and vivid, and the sheet has beenwell-preserved. The margins may show minor handling marks or small creasesalong the edges. Because each print was hand-colored, slight variations incolor between impressions are expected.
Details
• Medium: Color lithograph on wove paper after Rossini’setching • Year: 1957 • Dimensions: – Paper: 29 × 21.5 in – Image: 22 × 18 in • Condition Report: Excellent – strong impression; vivid color; minor creaseand handling marks on margins; unframed
Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
