The Judgment of Midas – 19th Century Heliogravure Reproduction after Theodor Grosse
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The Judgment of Midas – 19th Century Heliogravure Reproduction after Theodor Grosse
A 19th-century heliogravure titled The Judgment of Midas, created after the original painting by German academic painter Theodor Grosse (1829–1891). The composition illustrates the mythological judgment of King Midas, depicting Apollo, Pan, and surrounding figures in a richly detailed classical setting filled with allegorical and symbolic elements drawn from Greek mythology.
This heliogravure was produced after the original painting by Theodor Grosse. The impression is in good condition, printed on wove paper with full margins, showing light age toning consistent with period photographic gravure prints.
About Heliogravure:
Heliogravure, also known as photogravure, is a high-quality intaglio printing process developed in the mid-to-late 19th century that combines photography with traditional copperplate engraving. Valued for its exceptional tonal range and fine detail, heliogravure was widely used to reproduce important paintings and works of art with a depth and richness unattainable by standard photographic prints. Because each impression is inked and printed by hand from an etched plate, heliogravures are considered true fine art prints rather than mechanical reproductions and remain highly regarded by collectors for their durability, aesthetic quality, and historical significance.
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Print Details
• Image Size: 14.5 × 10.5 in
• Technique: Heliogravure on wove paper
• Artist: after Theodor Grosse
• Subject: Classical mythology
• Condition: Good overall; light age toning; unframed